How to get from North Chicago to North Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Chicago to North Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 563 bus from Buckley Road & Bobby E Thompson Expy station to Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

134min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 563
563
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congress Park
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Great Lakes
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley Road & Bobby E Thompson Expy
    ID 18397
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    Rosalind Franklin University Clinics
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave
    ID 18402
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from North Chicago to North Chicago in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Great Lakes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

127min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to North Chicago
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congress Park
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Great Lakes
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Chicago
    Walk to
    North Chicago
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Chicago to North Chicago

The distance between North Chicago, Chicago and North Chicago, Chicago is approximately 46.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Chicago to North Chicago 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 North Chicago

North Chicago is located at North Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave.

Train stations close to North Chicago:

  • Lake Bluff
  • North Chicago
  • Great Lakes

Bus stations close to North Chicago:

  • Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave
  • Lewis Ave & Langley St/Thresher St
  • Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St

Public transit stations close to North Chicago, Chicago

North Chicago is located at North Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lewis Ave & Langley St/Thresher St.

Train stations close to North Chicago:

  • North Chicago
  • Great Lakes
  • Lake Bluff

Bus stations close to North Chicago:

  • Lewis Ave & Langley St/Thresher St
  • Meridian Dr & Cavin Dr
  • Green Bay Rd & Forrestal Dr (At Cavin Dr)

Related Routes

By train

To get from North Chicago to North Chicago in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Great Lakes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

127min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to North Chicago
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congress Park
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Great Lakes
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Chicago
    Walk to
    North Chicago
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Chicago to North Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 563.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Chicago to North Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between North Chicago and North Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Chicago to North Chicago in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Congress Park station near North Chicago to #1200| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave station near North Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between North Chicago and North Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Congress Park station near North Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Chicago and North Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave stop, which is closest to North Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from North Chicago to North Chicago costs $14.25.

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