How to get from Riverwoods to Fairmont by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Riverwoods to Fairmont in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 626 bus from Discover Financial Services station to Lake Cook Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

180min$16.50
Bus - 626
626
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - HCHC
Walk to Fairmont
Leaves from Discover Financial Services

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Riverwoods
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Cook Metra
    ID 1444
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lake-Cook
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2140| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #917| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lockport
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairmont
    Walk to
    Fairmont
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverwoods to Fairmont

The distance between Riverwoods, Chicago and Fairmont, Chicago is approximately 60.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverwoods to Fairmont 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 Riverwoods

Riverwoods is located at Riverwoods, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd.

Train stations close to Riverwoods:

  • Lake-Cook
  • Deerfield

Bus stations close to Riverwoods:

  • Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
  • Wolters Kluwer
  • Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr

Public transit stations close to Fairmont, Chicago

Fairmont is located at Fairmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bruce/Green Garden.

Train stations close to Fairmont:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station
  • Lockport

Bus stations close to Fairmont:

  • Bruce/Green Garden
  • Bruce/Pine
  • Green Garden/Godfrey

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riverwoods to Fairmont?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line MD-N, Bus line HC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverwoods and Fairmont in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverwoods to Fairmont in Chicago?

    The 626 bus line goes from South station near Riverwoods to Lake Cook Metra station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lake Cook Metra station near Fairmont in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverwoods to Fairmont in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Riverwoods and Fairmont in Chicago by bus and train is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverwoods to get to Fairmont in Chicago?

    Get on the 626 bus from the South stop near Riverwoods in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Riverwoods and Fairmont in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Lake Cook Metra station, which is closest to Fairmont in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Riverwoods to Fairmont?

    The ride from Riverwoods to Fairmont costs $16.50.

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