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How to get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. Next, take the 834 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C station to State/Bruce station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Lasalle Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station State/Bruce
    Ride to bus station
    State/Bruce
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 7, BNSF and 834

To get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to State St & Bruce Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 9
    Ride to bus station State St & Bruce Rd
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Bruce Rd
    ID 15585
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont

The distance between State & Jackson (South), Chicago and Fairmont, Chicago is approximately 44.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State & Jackson (South) 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 State & Jackson (South)

State & Jackson (South) is located at State & Jackson (South), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson (Red).

Chicago 'L' stations close to State & Jackson (South):

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue
  • Monroe-Red

Bus stations close to State & Jackson (South):

  • Jackson & State (East)
  • State & Adams (North)
  • Dearborn & Jackson (North)

Public transit stations close to Fairmont, Chicago

Fairmont is located at Fairmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State St & Hughes Ave.

Train stations close to Fairmont:

  • Lockport
  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Fairmont:

  • State St & Hughes Ave
  • Green Garden/Dellwood
  • Green Garden/Nobes

Alternative route by bus and train via 7, BNSF and 834

To get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to State St & Bruce Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 9
    Ride to bus station State St & Bruce Rd
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Bruce Rd
    ID 15585
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line 834.

  • What is the alternative route to get from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

  • Is there a direct train between State & Jackson (South) and Fairmont in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Lasalle Street station near State & Jackson (South) to #401| Joliet station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till State/Bruce station near Fairmont in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between State & Jackson (South) and Fairmont in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near State & Jackson (South) to get to Fairmont in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Lasalle Street station near State & Jackson (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between State & Jackson (South) and Fairmont in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the State/Bruce stop, which is closest to Fairmont in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago?

    The last train from State & Jackson (South) to Fairmont in Chicago is the Heritage Corridor line. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 12:30 PM.

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