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How to get from Northlake to New Lenox by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Northlake to New Lenox in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to New Lenox station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Leaves from North Ave & Wolf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8796
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 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
    Lasalle
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station New Lenox
    Ride to train station
    New Lenox
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 318, GREEN LINE and RI

To get from Northlake to New Lenox in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to New Lenox station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - RIRI
Leaves from North Ave & Wolf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8796
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station New Lenox
    Ride to train station
    New Lenox
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northlake to New Lenox

The distance between Northlake, Chicago and New Lenox, Chicago is approximately 51.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northlake to New Lenox 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 Northlake

Northlake is located at Northlake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf/North.

Train stations close to Northlake:

  • Elmhurst
  • Bellwood

Bus stations close to Northlake:

  • Wolf/North
  • Wolf Rd & North Ave
  • North Ave & Wolf Rd

Public transit stations close to New Lenox, Chicago

New Lenox is located at New Lenox, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is New Lenox.

Train stations close to New Lenox:

  • New Lenox
  • Laraway Road

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 318, GREEN LINE and RI

To get from Northlake to New Lenox in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to New Lenox station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - RIRI
Leaves from North Ave & Wolf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8796
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #401| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station New Lenox
    Ride to train station
    New Lenox
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northlake to New Lenox?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northlake to New Lenox?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northlake and New Lenox in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northlake to New Lenox in Chicago?

    The 318 bus line goes from North Ave & Wolf Rd station near Northlake to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till New Lenox station near New Lenox in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Northlake to New Lenox in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Northlake and New Lenox in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northlake to get to New Lenox in Chicago?

    Get on the 318 bus from the North Ave & Wolf Rd stop near Northlake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northlake and New Lenox in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the New Lenox station, which is closest to New Lenox in Chicago.

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