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

From Portage to Portage by bus and train

To get from Portage to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to Oak & County Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

146min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se)
    ID 5465
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 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 Oak & County Line
    Ride to bus station
    Oak & County Line
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Portage to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Portage to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Logan Square station to Washington-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to Oak & County Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

136min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Logan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Portage
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Oak & County Line
    Ride to bus station
    Oak & County Line
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Portage

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Portage, Chicago is approximately 46.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Portage 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 Maple & County Line Rd.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

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

Public transit stations close to Portage, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes
  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Portage:

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

From Portage to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Portage to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Logan Square station to Washington-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to Oak & County Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

136min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Logan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Portage
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Oak & County Line
    Ride to bus station
    Oak & County Line
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portage to Portage?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The 56 bus line goes from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) station near Portage to Washington & Wabash (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Oak & County Line station near Portage in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Portage in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) stop near Portage in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Oak & County Line stop, which is closest to Portage in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portage to Portage?

    The ride from Portage to Portage costs $10.85.

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