How to get from Griffith to Glenwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Glenwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

231min$12.75
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Glenwood
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glenwood
    Walk to
    Glenwood
    2.16 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Glenwood

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Glenwood, Chicago is approximately 57.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Glenwood 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 Glenwood, Chicago

Glenwood is located at Glenwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Halsted St & Strieff Ln.

Train stations close to Glenwood:

  • Homewood
  • Calumet
  • Hazel Crest

Bus stations close to Glenwood:

  • Halsted St & Strieff Ln
  • Halsted St & 187th St
  • Halsted St & 183rd St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Glenwood?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Glenwood in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Glenwood in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metro Center station near Glenwood in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Griffith to Glenwood in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Griffith and Glenwood in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Glenwood in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Glenwood in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Glenwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Griffith to Glenwood?

    The ride from Griffith to Glenwood costs $12.75.

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