How to get from Lake Station to Griffith by bus and train?

From Lake Station to Griffith by bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Griffith in Chicago, take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Gary Metro Station 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

97min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lake Station to Griffith by bus

To get from Lake Station to Griffith in Chicago, take the L2 bus from 7th & Lake 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 53 min. The ride fare is $3.85.

113min$3.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - L2L2
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from 7th & Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th & Lake
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    15 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 Lake Station to Griffith

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 17.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Griffith 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

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

Related Routes

From Lake Station to Griffith by bus

To get from Lake Station to Griffith in Chicago, take the L2 bus from 7th & Lake 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 53 min. The ride fare is $3.85.

113min$3.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - L2L2
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from 7th & Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th & Lake
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    15 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Griffith?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Griffith?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line R3.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Griffith in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Griffith in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chicago station near Griffith in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Griffith in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Griffith in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Griffith in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Griffith in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Lake Station to Griffith?

    The ride from Lake Station to Griffith costs $6.00.

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