How to get from Portage to Lake Villa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S 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 5 hr 27 min.

327min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 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 Portage to Lake Villa

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 86.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage 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 Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Lake Villa in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Portage to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lake Villa station near Lake Villa in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Portage in Chicago.

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

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

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