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How to get from East Chicago to Griffith by bus?

By bus

To get from East Chicago to Griffith in Chicago, take the R1 bus from E. Chicago S. Shore Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

110min$4.50
Bus - R1R1
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Griffith

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 28.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Griffith by bus, 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 Griffith, Chicago

Griffith is located at Griffith, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Griffith Plaza.

Bus stations close to Griffith:

  • Griffith Plaza

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line R3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

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

    The R1 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near East Chicago to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Center station near Griffith in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from East Chicago to Griffith in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Griffith in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the R1 bus from the Roundtrip stop near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Griffith in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Chicago to Griffith?

    The ride from East Chicago to Griffith costs $4.50.

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