How to get from Aurora to Lake Station by bus and train?

From Aurora to Lake Station by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Miller Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

168min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Lake Station
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Miller Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Station
    Walk to
    Lake Station
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora to Lake Station by bus and train via BNSF, 20 and SSL

To get from Aurora to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Miller Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

153min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Lake Station
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1230| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Miller Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Station
    Walk to
    Lake Station
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Lake Station

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 73.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Lake Station 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aurora to Lake Station by bus and train via BNSF, 20 and SSL

To get from Aurora to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Miller Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

153min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Lake Station
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1230| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Miller Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Station
    Walk to
    Lake Station
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 151, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to Lake Station?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 20, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and Lake Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1228| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1228| Chicago Union Station station near Lake Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Lake Station in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1228| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Lake Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Aurora to Lake Station?

    The ride from Aurora to Lake Station costs $16.00.

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