How to get from Griffith to Lemont by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Lemont in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - HCHC
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, GREYHOUND US0120S and HC

To get from Griffith to Lemont in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 2 min.

422min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - HCHC
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 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 - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Lemont

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Lemont, Chicago is approximately 73.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Lemont 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 Lemont, Chicago

Lemont is located at Lemont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only).

Train stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont

Bus stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, GREYHOUND US0120S and HC

To get from Griffith to Lemont in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 2 min.

422min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - HCHC
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 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 - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Lemont?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line HC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Griffith to Lemont?

    The alternative route takes 422 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line HC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Lemont in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Lemont in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lemont station near Lemont in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Griffith to Lemont in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Griffith and Lemont in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Lemont in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Lemont in Chicago?

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

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