How to get from Grand-Blue to Highland by bus and train?

From Grand-Blue to Highland by bus and train

To get from Grand-Blue to Highland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) 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 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

211min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Walk to Highland
Leaves from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland
    Walk to
    Highland
    2.41 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand-Blue to Highland by bus and train via 65, SSL and R3

To get from Grand-Blue to Highland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) 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 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

227min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Walk to Highland
Leaves from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland
    Walk to
    Highland
    2.41 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand-Blue to Highland

The distance between Grand-Blue, Chicago and Highland, Chicago is approximately 48.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand-Blue to Highland 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 Grand-Blue

Grand-Blue is located at Grand-Blue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Chicago (Blue)
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Morgan-Lake

Bus stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw)
  • Grand & Union (East)
  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

Public transit stations close to Highland, Chicago

Highland is located at Highland, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indy Blvd And Ridge Road.

Bus stations close to Highland:

  • Indy Blvd And Ridge Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand-Blue to Highland by bus and train via 65, SSL and R3

To get from Grand-Blue to Highland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) 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 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

227min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R3R3
Walk to Highland
Leaves from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland
    Walk to
    Highland
    2.41 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand-Blue to Highland?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand-Blue to Highland?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line SSL, Bus line R3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand-Blue and Highland in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand-Blue to Highland in Chicago?

    The 56 bus line goes from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station near Grand-Blue to Washington & Wabash (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Wabash (East) station near Highland in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand-Blue to Highland in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Grand-Blue and Highland in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand-Blue to get to Highland in Chicago?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) stop near Grand-Blue in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand-Blue and Highland in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Wabash (East) stop, which is closest to Highland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Grand-Blue to Highland?

    The ride from Grand-Blue to Highland costs $11.50.

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