How to get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights by bus and train?

From Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights by bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Glen Ellyn station. Next, take the 715 bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station to Glen Ellyn/Armitage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

86min$8.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 715
715
Walk to Glendale Heights
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Ellyn/Armitage
    ID 27241
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale Heights
    Walk to
    Glendale Heights
    Pearl Avenue
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights by bus and train via BNSF, 834 and 715

To get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the 715 bus from 22nd/Highland station to Glen Ellyn/Armitage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

117min$9.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Walk to Glendale Heights
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    22nd St & Highland Ave
    ID 7577
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd/Highland
    ID 7419
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Ellyn/Armitage
    ID 27241
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glendale Heights
    Walk to
    Glendale Heights
    Pearl Avenue
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Glendale Heights, Chicago is approximately 25.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Chicago Train Station
  • Clinton & Jackson (South)

Public transit stations close to Glendale Heights, Chicago

Glendale Heights is located at Pearl Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Armitage.

Train stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn
  • College Ave

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Armitage
  • Glen Ellyn/Nolan
  • Glen Ellyn/Sidney/Easy

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights by bus and train via BNSF, 834 and 715

To get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the 715 bus from 22nd/Highland station to Glen Ellyn/Armitage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

117min$9.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Walk to Glendale Heights
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    22nd St & Highland Ave
    ID 7577
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd/Highland
    ID 7419
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Ellyn/Armitage
    ID 27241
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glendale Heights
    Walk to
    Glendale Heights
    Pearl Avenue
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 715.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834, Bus line 715.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Glendale Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights in Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station to #25| Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #25| Elburn station near Glendale Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Glendale Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Union Station to get to Glendale Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Glendale Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #25| Elburn stop, which is closest to Glendale Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Glendale Heights costs $8.75.