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

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to North Riverside
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
    #628| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    1.3 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Algonquin to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' 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 BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to North Riverside
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
    #622| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    1.61 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to North Riverside

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and North Riverside, Chicago is approximately 63.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 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 North Riverside, Chicago

North Riverside is located at North Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak & Harlem (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Riverside:

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

Train stations close to North Riverside:

  • Lavergne
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn

Bus stations close to North Riverside:

  • Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave
  • Cermak & Harlem (West)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Algonquin to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' 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 BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to North Riverside
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
    #622| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    1.61 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Algonquin to North Riverside 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 2 train lines till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near North Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and North Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station station, which is closest to North Riverside in Chicago.

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