How to get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg by bus and train?

From Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg by bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. Next, take the 806 bus from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra station to MC Henry Wal-Mart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

178min$8.75
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 806
806
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    103 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
    ID 34251
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station MC Henry Wal-Mart
    Ride to bus station
    MC Henry Wal-Mart
    ID 35545
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg by bus and train via UP-NW, 808 and 807

To get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 808 bus and finally take the 807 bus from Marian Central Catholic H.S. station to Elm/Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

199min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 808
808
Bus - 807
807
Walk to Johnsburg
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #627| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodstock/Grant
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 808808
    Wait for bus
    808
    Harvard Community Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marian Central Catholic H.S.
    ID 35569
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 807807
    Wait for bus
    807
    Old Mchenry City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm/Richmond
    ID 35576
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Johnsburg
    Walk to
    Johnsburg
    1.82 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Johnsburg, Chicago is approximately 57.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clinton & Quincy (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • Jackson & Clinton (East)
  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)

Public transit stations close to Johnsburg, Chicago

Johnsburg is located at Johnsburg, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Richmond/Diamond.

Train stations close to Johnsburg:

  • Mchenry

Bus stations close to Johnsburg:

  • Richmond/Diamond
  • Richmond/Alexander
  • Johnsburg/Richmond Rd./Rt. 31

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg by bus and train via UP-NW, 808 and 807

To get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 808 bus and finally take the 807 bus from Marian Central Catholic H.S. station to Elm/Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

199min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 808
808
Bus - 807
807
Walk to Johnsburg
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #627| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodstock/Grant
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 808808
    Wait for bus
    808
    Harvard Community Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marian Central Catholic H.S.
    ID 35569
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 807807
    Wait for bus
    807
    Old Mchenry City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm/Richmond
    ID 35576
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Johnsburg
    Walk to
    Johnsburg
    1.82 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Train line MD-N, Bus line 806.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 808, Bus line 807.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Johnsburg in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2117| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fox Lake station near Johnsburg in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Johnsburg in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Union Station to get to Johnsburg in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2117| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Fox Lake stop, which is closest to Johnsburg in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago?

    The last train from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 11:22 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Johnsburg costs $8.75.

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