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How to get from East Chicago to Lake Station by bus?

By bus

To get from East Chicago to Lake Station in Chicago, take the R1 bus from E. Chicago S. Shore Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.85.

61min$3.85
Bus - R1R1
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Lake Station

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 19.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Lake Station by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Lake Station, Chicago

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 10th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Chicago and Lake Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Chicago to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The R1 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near East Chicago to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Center station near Lake Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Lake Station in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Chicago to get to Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get on the R1 bus from the Roundtrip stop near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Lake Station in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from East Chicago to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The last train from East Chicago to Lake Station in Chicago is the South Shore Line line. It leaves the East Chicago station at 12:50 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Chicago to Lake Station?

    The ride from East Chicago to Lake Station costs $3.85.

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