How to get from Cortland to Gurnee by bus and train?

From Cortland to Gurnee by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $19.75. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gurnee on the Moovit app.

290min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    ID 35082
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to Gurnee by bus and train via 12, UP-W, UP-N and 565

To get from Cortland to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $19.75. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gurnee on the Moovit app.

327min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Gurnee
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    53 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Gurnee

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Gurnee, Chicago is approximately 103.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Gurnee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cortland to Gurnee

To check the bus and train schedule from Cortland to Gurnee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cortland) and destination (Gurnee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cortland to Gurnee by bus and train via 12, UP-W, UP-N and 565

To get from Cortland to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $19.75. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gurnee on the Moovit app.

327min$19.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Gurnee
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    53 min
  • 12
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Gurnee?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Train line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Gurnee?

    The alternative route takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Train line UP-N, Bus line 565.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Gurnee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Gurnee in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Elburn station near Gurnee in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Gurnee in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Gurnee in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Gurnee in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn stop, which is closest to Gurnee in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Gurnee?

    The ride from Cortland to Gurnee costs $19.75.

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