How to get from East Chicago to Hodgkins by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Hodgkins in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Willow Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

190min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - HCHC
Walk to Hodgkins
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Springs
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hodgkins
    Walk to
    Hodgkins
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, GREYHOUND US0100 and HC

To get from East Chicago to Hodgkins in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Willow Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min.

256min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - HCHC
Walk to Hodgkins
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Springs
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hodgkins
    Walk to
    Hodgkins
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Hodgkins

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Hodgkins, Chicago is approximately 44.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Hodgkins 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Hodgkins, Chicago

Hodgkins is located at Hodgkins, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ups Terminal 2.

Train stations close to Hodgkins:

  • Willow Springs

Bus stations close to Hodgkins:

  • Ups Terminal 2
  • Ups Facility Stop 2 (Ne)
  • Ups Facility Stop 1 (Ne)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, GREYHOUND US0100 and HC

To get from East Chicago to Hodgkins in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Willow Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min.

256min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - HCHC
Walk to Hodgkins
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Springs
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hodgkins
    Walk to
    Hodgkins
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to Hodgkins?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line HC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Hodgkins?

    The alternative route takes 256 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line HC.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Hodgkins in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Hodgkins in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hodgkins station near Hodgkins in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Hodgkins in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Hodgkins in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Hodgkins in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Hodgkins station, which is closest to Hodgkins in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from East Chicago to Hodgkins?

    The ride from East Chicago to Hodgkins costs $14.25.

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