How to get from East Chicago to Mchenry by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Mchenry 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 J14 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

182min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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 & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, GREYHOUND US0100 and UP-NW

To get from East Chicago to Mchenry in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    170 yd • 3 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 Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Mchenry

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Mchenry, Chicago is approximately 74.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Mchenry 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 Mchenry, Chicago

Mchenry is located at Mchenry, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mchenry Metra Station.

Train stations close to Mchenry:

  • Mchenry

Bus stations close to Mchenry:

  • Mchenry Metra Station
  • Main/Borden
  • Crystal Lake/Main

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, GREYHOUND US0100 and UP-NW

To get from East Chicago to Mchenry in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    170 yd • 3 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 Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-NW.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Mchenry 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 Mchenry station near Mchenry in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Mchenry in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from East Chicago to Mchenry costs $15.50.

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