How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 151 bus from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

107min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Sheridan & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Thorndale (South)
    ID 1035
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 36 and MD-W

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Financial Place (West) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

126min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Financial Place (West)
    ID 15063
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Itasca and Itasca, Itasca is approximately 31.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Itasca – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Itasca and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Thorndale
  • Granville
  • Bryn Mawr

Train stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

Public transit stations close to Itasca, Itasca

Itasca is located at Itasca, Itasca and the nearest public transit station is Itasca.

Train stations close to Itasca:

  • Itasca
  • Medinah
  • Wood Dale

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 36 and MD-W

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Financial Place (West) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

126min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Financial Place (West)
    ID 15063
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Itasca?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca?

    The 151 bus line goes from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Itasca in Itasca.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago and Itasca in Itasca by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to Itasca?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Sheridan & Thorndale (South) stop near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Itasca?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) station, which is closest to Itasca in Itasca.

  • How much is the bus fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Itasca costs $7.75.

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