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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

151min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 126, SSL and R3

To get from Chicago Union Station to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

164min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    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 Chicago Union Station to Griffith

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 45.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union 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 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:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue

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)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 126, SSL and R3

To get from Chicago Union Station to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

164min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    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 Chicago Union Station to Griffith?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Union Station to Griffith in Chicago?

    The 7 bus line goes from Jackson & Clinton (East) station near Chicago Union Station to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Griffith Plaza station near Griffith in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Griffith in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 7 bus from the Jackson & Clinton (East) stop near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago Union Station to Griffith?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Griffith costs $11.50.

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