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How to get from Chicago to Hillside by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago to Hillside by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Hillside on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago to Hillside by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49, BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Hillside on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Hillside

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Hillside, Chicago is approximately 12.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Hillside by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago to Hillside

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago to Hillside using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago) and destination (Hillside), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Chicago to Hillside by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49, BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Hillside on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Hillside?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Hillside?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Hillside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Madison (South) station near Chicago to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Hillside in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago and Hillside in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Madison (South) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) stop, which is closest to Hillside in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Hillside?

    The ride from Chicago to Hillside costs $2.25.