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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Jackson & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 36 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

96min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Jackson & Canal (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 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 bus and train via 7, SSL and L2

To get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 39 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

99min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 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 Chicago Union Station to Lake Station

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 35.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train 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 & Fayette.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 7, SSL and L2

To get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 39 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

99min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 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 Chicago Union Station to Lake Station?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Jackson & Canal (East) station near Chicago Union Station to Michigan & 34th Street (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 10th & Lake station near Lake Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Lake Station in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Jackson & Canal (East) stop near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The last train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station in Chicago is the South Shore Line line. It leaves the Van Buren St. station at 12:31 PM.

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

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station costs $10.85.

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