How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU in La Grange, take the 49 bus from Western Blue Line Station (South) station to Western & 18th Street (South) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

44min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Western Blue Line Station (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Street (South)
    ID 8249
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X49 and BNSF

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU in La Grange, take the X49 bus from Western Blue Line Station (South) station to Western & 16th Street (South) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

42min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Western Blue Line Station (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 16th Street (South)
    ID 14531
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU

The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 11.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in La Grange – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Kedzie-Homan
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Harrison & Western (East)
  • Harrison & Western (West)

Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

PJU is located at PJU, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is La Grange/Elmwood.

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Western Springs
  • Stone Ave.
  • Congress Park

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Elmwood
  • La Grange/Plymouth Place/Elmwood
  • La Grange/Homestead/Pine

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X49 and BNSF

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU in La Grange, take the X49 bus from Western Blue Line Station (South) station to Western & 16th Street (South) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

42min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Western Blue Line Station (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 16th Street (South)
    ID 14531
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (South) station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by bus and train is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to PJU?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western Blue Line Station (South) stop near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and PJU?

    Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

  • When is the first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU?

    The first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to PJU in La Grange is Burlington Northern. It leaves the Western Avenue station at 1:43 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to PJU costs $6.00.

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