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

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Manhattan 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 US0100 bus and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min.

307min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - SWSSWS
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
    22 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 - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #815| Manhattan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L2, GREYHOUND US0120S and SWS

To get from Portage to Manhattan 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 SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - SWSSWS
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 - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #815| Manhattan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Manhattan

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Manhattan, Chicago is approximately 82.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Manhattan 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 Manhattan, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Manhattan:

  • Manhattan

Alternative route by bus and train via L2, GREYHOUND US0120S and SWS

To get from Portage to Manhattan 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 SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - SWSSWS
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 - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #815| Manhattan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line SWS.

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

    The alternative route takes 490 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line SWS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Manhattan 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 Manhattan station near Manhattan in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Manhattan in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 7 min.

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

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

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