How to get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

167min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and UP-W

To get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

167min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Glen Ellyn, Chicago is approximately 49.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Glen Ellyn, Chicago

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • College Ave
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and UP-W

To get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

167min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glen Ellyn station near Glen Ellyn in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Glen Ellyn in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Glen Ellyn station, which is closest to Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn?

    The ride from East Chicago to Glen Ellyn costs $15.50.

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