How to get from Polk to PJU by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Polk to PJU in La Grange, take the 157 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) station. Next, 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 $7.75.

68min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
    ID 6691
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Polk to PJU in La Grange, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Western-Cermak station. Next, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

50min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 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 Polk to PJU

The distance between Polk, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 16.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk 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 Polk

Polk is located at Polk, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Polk Pink Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine
  • Ashland-Lake

Bus stations close to Polk:

  • Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • Polk Pink Line Station (West)
  • Polk & Wood (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/Shawmut.

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Stone Ave.
  • La Grange
  • Western Springs

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Shawmut
  • La Grange/Ogden
  • La Grange/Brewster

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Polk to PJU in La Grange, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Western-Cermak station. Next, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

50min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 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 Polk to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polk to PJU?

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station near Polk in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk to PJU by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Polk in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Polk to get to PJU?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk Pink Line Station (East) stop near Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Polk and PJU?

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

  • How much is the bus fare from Polk to PJU?

    The ride from Polk to PJU costs $7.75.

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