How to get from Thorndale to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Thorndale to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Thorndale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

98min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 18
18
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th Street & Western (West)
    ID 6823
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thorndale to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RED LINE, 7 and BNSF

To get from Thorndale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Jackson (Red) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 33 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

93min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| 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 Thorndale to PJU

The distance between Thorndale, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 23.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale 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 Thorndale

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale Red Line Station (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale:

  • Granville
  • Argyle
  • Loyola

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale Red Line Station (West)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

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

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Brookfield
  • Congress Park
  • Western Springs

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • Burlington/La Grange
  • La Grange/Ogden
  • La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Thorndale to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RED LINE, 7 and BNSF

To get from Thorndale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Jackson (Red) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 33 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

93min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| 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 Thorndale to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale 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 38 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale to PJU?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roosevelt station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale to get to PJU?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale and PJU?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Roosevelt station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

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

    The ride from Thorndale to PJU costs $6.25.