How to get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Blue Island to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

167min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
    ID 8428
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Blue Island to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 714 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

183min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave
    ID 28481
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn

The distance between Blue Island, Chicago and Glen Ellyn, Chicago is approximately 43.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L', 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak
  • 123rd St.

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Gregory St & York St
  • Western Ave & York St

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 & Main St.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Wheaton
  • College Ave
  • Glen Ellyn

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Main St
  • 1321 Lorraine Rd
  • 1320 S Lorraine Rd

Related Routes

From Blue Island to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 714 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

183min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave
    ID 28481
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 714.

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

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

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

    The RI train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Glen Ellyn in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Blue Island and Glen Ellyn in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn?

    The ride from Blue Island to Glen Ellyn costs $6.55.

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