How to get from Riverdale to Northfield by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Riverdale to Northfield by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line) station to Willow/Happ station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

155min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from Riverdale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    520 yd • 6 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
    Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
    ID 37600
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow/Happ
    ID 969
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverdale to Northfield by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Indian Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

175min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from Riverdale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Indian Hill
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    2.47 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverdale to Northfield
The distance between Riverdale, Chicago and Northfield, Chicago is approximately 42.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale to Northfield by Chicago 'L', 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana Ave & 138th St.

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • Ivanhoe
  • Riverdale
  • Statest.

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Indiana Ave & 138th St
  • Lincoln Ave & 138th St
  • Indiana Ave & 134th St
Public transit stations close to Northfield, Chicago

Northfield is located at Northfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Illinois Rd & Manor Dr.

Train stations close to Northfield:

  • Winnetka
  • Hubbard Woods
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Northfield:

  • Illinois Rd & Manor Dr
  • Illinois Rd & Happ Rd
  • Happ Rd & Winnetka Rd
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From Riverdale to Northfield by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Indian Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

175min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from Riverdale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Indian Hill
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    2.47 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riverdale to Northfield?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 423.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverdale to Northfield?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Riverdale and Northfield in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Riverdale to Northfield in Chicago?

    The ME train line goes from Riverdale station near Riverdale to #712| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #712| Millennium Station station near Northfield in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverdale to Northfield in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Riverdale and Northfield in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the Riverdale station near Riverdale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #712| Millennium Station stop, which is closest to Northfield in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Riverdale to Northfield?

    The ride from Riverdale to Northfield costs $6.55.

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