How to get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

66min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, 125 and BNSF

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

68min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU
The distance between Chicago (Brown/Purple), La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 15.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Chicago (Brown/Purple) is located at Chicago (Brown/Purple), La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago (Brown/Purple):

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Chicago-Red
  • Grand-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago (Brown/Purple):

  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West)
  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • Orleans & Chicago (North)
Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

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

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Congress Park
  • Brookfield
  • La Grange

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Woodlawn
  • La Grange/Ogden
  • Burlington/La Grange
Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, 125 and BNSF

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

68min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line 125, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago (Brown/Purple) and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU?

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago (Brown/Purple) to get to PJU?

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago (Brown/Purple) and PJU?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU?

    The ride from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to PJU costs $8.00.

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