How to get from Portage to Elmwood Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 65 bus from Grand & Rush (West) station to Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

177min$10.85
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 65
65
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Rush (West)
    ID 16028
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
    ID 668
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Elmwood Park

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Elmwood Park, Chicago is approximately 50.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Elmwood Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Elmwood Park, Chicago

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & Harlem Ave.

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Mont Clare
  • Elmwood Park
  • Mars

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw)
  • Harlem & Grand (South)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Elmwood Park?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Gary Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elmwood Park station near Elmwood Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Portage to Elmwood Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portage and Elmwood Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portage and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elmwood Park stop, which is closest to Elmwood Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portage to Elmwood Park?

    The ride from Portage to Elmwood Park costs $10.85.

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