How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake in Fox Lake, take the 126 bus from Jackson & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

119min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Jackson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2103| Fox Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station Fox Lake
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 49 and MD-N

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake in Fox Lake, take the 49 bus from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station to Western & Grand (North) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Western Ave station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

115min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2103| Fox Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station Fox Lake
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake

The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Fox Lake and Fox Lake, Fox Lake is approximately 52.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fox Lake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Fox Lake and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Kedzie-Homan
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Western Blue Line Station (South)
  • Western & Harrison (North)

Public transit stations close to Fox Lake, Fox Lake

Fox Lake is located at Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake and the nearest public transit station is Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra.

Train stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Fox Lake
  • Ingleside

Bus stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
  • Route 12/Meade
  • Route 12/Hilltop

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 49 and MD-N

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake in Fox Lake, take the 49 bus from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station to Western & Grand (North) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Western Ave station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

115min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2103| Fox Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station Fox Lake
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Fox Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake?

    The 126 bus line goes from Jackson & Western (East) station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Fox Lake in Fox Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago and Fox Lake in Fox Lake by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Fox Lake?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Jackson & Western (East) stop near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Fox Lake?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station, which is closest to Fox Lake in Fox Lake.

  • When is the first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake?

    The first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Fox Lake in Fox Lake is Milwaukee North. It leaves the Western Ave station at 7:34 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Fox Lake costs $9.00.

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