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

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 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

69min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 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
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Forest Park station. Next, 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

71min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    220 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 12.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 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.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)

Public transit stations close to Hillside, Chicago

Hillside is located at Hillside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 4600 Frontage Rd.

Train stations close to Hillside:

  • Bellwood
  • Melrose Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Hillside:

  • 4600 Frontage Rd
  • Frontage Rd & Jackson Blvd
  • 4565 Harrison St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Chicago to Hillside in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Forest Park station. Next, 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

71min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    220 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 69 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus 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 9 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Chicago to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western Blue Line Station (South) 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 9 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the 79th & Western Terminal (West) 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 Western Blue Line Station (South) 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.

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