How to get from Algonquin to Niles by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Algonquin to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Station
    ID 21419
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Niles

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Niles, Chicago is approximately 38.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin to Niles 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Niles, Chicago

Niles is located at Niles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ozark/Crain.

Train stations close to Niles:

  • Edison Park
  • Golf
  • Park Ridge

Bus stations close to Niles:

  • Ozark/Crain
  • Dempster/Ozanam
  • Ozark/Notre Dame High School

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Algonquin to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Station
    ID 21419
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Algonquin to Niles?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Algonquin to Niles?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Algonquin and Niles 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 Algonquin to Niles in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station near Algonquin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Niles in Chicago

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

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

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station stop, which is closest to Niles in Chicago.

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