How to get from Cortland to Gages Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Gages Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $19.75.

298min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Gages Lake
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    29 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W, UP-N and 565

To get from Cortland to Gages Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $19.75.

320min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Gages Lake
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    53 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Gages Lake

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Gages Lake, Chicago is approximately 104.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake, Chicago

Gages Lake is located at Gages Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gages Lake Rd & Rt. 45.

Train stations close to Gages Lake:

  • Prairie Crossing
  • Prairie Crossing.
  • Grayslake

Bus stations close to Gages Lake:

  • Gages Lake Rd & Rt. 45
  • Route 45 & Gages Lake Rd
  • Route 45 & Washington Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W, UP-N and 565

To get from Cortland to Gages Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $19.75.

320min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Gages Lake
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    53 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Gages Lake?

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Gages Lake?

    The alternative route takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 565.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Gages Lake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Gages Lake in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Gages Lake station near Gages Lake in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to Gages Lake in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cortland and Gages Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Gages Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Gages Lake in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Gages Lake stop, which is closest to Gages Lake in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Gages Lake?

    The ride from Cortland to Gages Lake costs $19.75.

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