How to get from Lake Station to Hometown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Jeffery (West) station to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 15
15
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Hometown
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & 56th Street (South)
    ID 7180
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 87th Street (South)
    ID 5229
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 9465
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
    ID 9363
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 28 and 87

To get from Lake Station to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Stony Island (Farside) (West) station to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Hometown
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & 56th Street (South)
    ID 7180
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (South)
    ID 7203
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Stony Island (Farside) (West)
    ID 9470
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
    ID 9363
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Hometown

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Hometown, Chicago is approximately 41.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Hometown 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Hometown, Chicago

Hometown is located at Hometown, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 90th St.

Train stations close to Hometown:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood

Bus stations close to Hometown:

  • Cicero Ave & 90th St
  • Cicero Ave & 89th Pl
  • Cicero Ave & 91st St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 28 and 87

To get from Lake Station to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Stony Island (Farside) (West) station to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Hometown
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & 56th Street (South)
    ID 7180
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (South)
    ID 7203
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Stony Island (Farside) (West)
    ID 9470
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
    ID 9363
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Hometown?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 15, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Hometown?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 28, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Hometown in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Hometown in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Hometown station near Hometown in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Hometown in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Hometown in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Hometown in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Hometown in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Hometown stop, which is closest to Hometown in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Lake Station to Hometown?

    The ride from Lake Station to Hometown costs $9.00.

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