How to get from Melrose Park to Lake Villa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to North Ave & 38th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the NCS train from Rosemont station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

121min$6.05
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 330
330
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 38th Ave
    ID 8849
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/North
    ID 10387
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pearl/Balmoral
    ID 24041
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rosemont
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

185min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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 Melrose Park to Lake Villa

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 39.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Melrose Park
  • Franklin Park
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & Jewel Dr
  • North Ave & 25th Ave

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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

185min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 330, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Lake Villa?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Park 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 2 hr 1 min.

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

    The 318 bus line goes from Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave) station near Melrose Park to North Ave & 38th Ave 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 Melrose Park to Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 318 bus from the Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave) stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melrose Park to Lake Villa?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Lake Villa costs $6.05.

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