How to get from Fullerton to Lake Station by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Fullerton to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

109min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via BROWN LINE, SSL and L2

To get from Fullerton to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

110min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    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 Fullerton to Lake Station

The distance between Fullerton, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 39.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton to Lake Station by Chicago 'L', 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 Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Fullerton:

  • Belmont
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (West)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (East)

Public transit stations close to Lake Station, Chicago

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 4th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 4th & Lake
  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Lake

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via BROWN LINE, SSL and L2

To get from Fullerton to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

110min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Fullerton and Lake Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Fullerton to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Fullerton to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 10th & Lake station near Lake Station in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Fullerton to Lake Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Fullerton and Lake Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Fullerton to get to Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Fullerton in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Fullerton and Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 10th & Lake stop, which is closest to Lake Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Fullerton to Lake Station?

    The ride from Fullerton to Lake Station costs $11.10.

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