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How to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca by bus and train?

From Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca by bus and train

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

68min$7.75
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) 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 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

73min$7.75
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    42 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 Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca

The distance between Balbo & Michigan (West), Itasca and Itasca, Itasca is approximately 22.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Michigan (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 Balbo & Michigan (West)

Balbo & Michigan (West) is located at Balbo & Michigan (West), Itasca and the nearest public transit station is State & Balbo (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

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

Train stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

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

Bus stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • State & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (North)
  • Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

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

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca in Itasca, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) 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 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

73min$7.75
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    42 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 Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Michigan (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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca?

    The 1 bus line goes from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to Clinton & Quincy (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clinton & Quincy (South) station near Itasca in Itasca.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago and Itasca in Itasca by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Michigan (West) to get to Itasca?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) stop near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Michigan (West) and Itasca?

    Get off the bus at the Clinton & Quincy (South) station, which is closest to Itasca in Itasca.

  • When is the first train from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca?

    The first train from Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to Itasca in Itasca is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca?

    The ride from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Itasca costs $7.75.

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