How to get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station to Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

142min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 550
550
Walk to Lake In The Hills
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake In The Hills
    Walk to
    Lake In The Hills
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

161min$11.00
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35889
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Lake In The Hills

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Lake In The Hills, Chicago is approximately 56.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Lake In The Hills by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)

Public transit stations close to Lake In The Hills, Chicago

Lake In The Hills is located at Lake In The Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr.

Train stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
  • Virginia Rd & Main St
  • Virginia Rd & Berkshire Dr

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

161min$11.00
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35889
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 550.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Lake In The Hills?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago and Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago to Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till O'Hare station near Lake In The Hills in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Lake In The Hills in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago and Lake In The Hills in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago to get to Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago and Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to Lake In The Hills in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Lake In The Hills?

    The ride from Chicago to Lake In The Hills costs $2.80.

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