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How to get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the R5 bus from Strack & Van Til 59th/B'Way station to Teleperformance (Northwind) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

145min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R5R5
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrean High School (59th Ave)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Strack & Van Til 59th/B'Way
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - R5R5
    Wait for bus
    R5
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Teleperformance (Northwind)
    Ride to bus station
    Teleperformance (Northwind)
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL and R-BMX

To get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, take the R-BMX bus from Metro Center station to Andrean High School (59th Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

152min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Walk to Hobart
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrean High School (59th Ave)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hobart
    Walk to
    Hobart
    1.99 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart

The distance between Balbo & Columbus (East), Chicago and Hobart, Chicago is approximately 39.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart 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 Balbo & Columbus (East)

Balbo & Columbus (East) is located at Balbo & Columbus (East), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (East):

  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (East):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (East):

  • Balbo & Columbus (West)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Balbo & Michigan (West)

Public transit stations close to Hobart, Chicago

Hobart is located at Hobart, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 62nd & Marcella Dr.

Bus stations close to Hobart:

  • 62nd & Marcella Dr
  • Teleperformance (Northwind)

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL and R-BMX

To get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, take the R-BMX bus from Metro Center station to Andrean High School (59th Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

152min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Walk to Hobart
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrean High School (59th Ave)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hobart
    Walk to
    Hobart
    1.99 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX, Bus line R5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

  • Is there a direct train between Balbo & Columbus (East) and Hobart in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Balbo & Columbus (East) to Gary Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Teleperformance (Northwind) station near Hobart in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (East) and Hobart in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balbo & Columbus (East) to get to Hobart in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Van Buren St. station near Balbo & Columbus (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balbo & Columbus (East) and Hobart in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Teleperformance (Northwind) stop, which is closest to Hobart in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart?

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (East) to Hobart costs $11.50.

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