How to get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 2 bus from Balbo & State (West) station to State & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from State & Balbo (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

78min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Balbo & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balbo & State (West)
    ID 15482
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Navy Pier Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Madison (North)
    ID 1117
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 29, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 29 bus from State & Balbo (North) station to State & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from State & Balbo (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.25
Bus - 29
29
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from State & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    State & Balbo (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Madison (North)
    ID 1117
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL

The distance between State & Balbo (North) and Northlake, IL is approximately 16.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (State & Balbo (North)) and destination (Northlake, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 29, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 29 bus from State & Balbo (North) station to State & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from State & Balbo (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.25
Bus - 29
29
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from State & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    State & Balbo (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Madison (North)
    ID 1117
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 2, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 29, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between State & Balbo (North) and Northlake, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The 2 bus line goes from Balbo & State (West) station near State & Balbo (North) in Chicago to Navy Pier Terminal (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Navy Pier Terminal (Ne) station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between State & Balbo (North) and Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near State & Balbo (North) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Balbo & State (West) stop near State & Balbo (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State & Balbo (North) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Navy Pier Terminal (Ne) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from State & Balbo (North) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.

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