How to get from Cortland to North Riverside by bus and train?

From Cortland to North Riverside by bus and train

To get from Cortland to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

135min$10.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7957
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to North Riverside by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 311

To get from Cortland to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

157min$10.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 311
311
Walk to North Riverside
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7150
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7129
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to North Riverside

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and North Riverside, Chicago is approximately 52.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to North Riverside 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 Riverside, Chicago

North Riverside is located at North Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Wisconsin.

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Riverside:

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to North Riverside:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne
  • Berwyn

Bus stations close to North Riverside:

  • Cermak/Wisconsin
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave
  • Cermak & Harlem (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cortland to North Riverside by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 311

To get from Cortland to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

157min$10.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 311
311
Walk to North Riverside
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7150
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7129
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    0.58 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to North Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to North Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 311.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and North Riverside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to North Riverside in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near North Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and North Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to North Riverside in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and North Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to North Riverside in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Cortland to North Riverside costs $10.75.