How to get from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 605 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

124min$8.50
Bus - 605
605
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 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
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 603, BLUE LINE and SSL

To get from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

137min$8.50
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago

The distance between Hoffman Estates, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 55.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago by Chicago 'L', 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 Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates is located at Hoffman Estates, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride.

Bus stations close to Hoffman Estates:

  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride

Public transit stations close to East Chicago, 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:

  • East Chicago
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 603, BLUE LINE and SSL

To get from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

137min$8.50
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hoffman Estates and East Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago in Chicago?

    The 605 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Hoffman Estates to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Hoffman Estates and East Chicago in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hoffman Estates to get to East Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the 605 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hoffman Estates and East Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the East Chicago station, which is closest to East Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago?

    The ride from Hoffman Estates to East Chicago costs $8.50.

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