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How to get from East Chicago to Lake Villa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

224min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from East Chicago to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

224min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Lake Villa

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 72.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Lake Villa 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 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 Villa, Chicago

Lake Villa is located at Lake Villa, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Villa.

Train stations close to Lake Villa:

  • Lake Villa
  • Round Lake Beach

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from East Chicago to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

224min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Lake Villa?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Lake Villa in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Lake Villa in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Lake Villa in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Lake Villa in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from East Chicago to Lake Villa?

    The ride from East Chicago to Lake Villa costs $15.50.

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