How to get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU by bus and train?

From Polk & Damen (West) to PJU by bus and train

To get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU in La Grange, take the 157 bus from Polk & Damen (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 11 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

71min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Polk & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk & Damen (East)
    ID 18301
    40 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
    21 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

Alternative route from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU by bus and train via 755 and BNSF

To get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU in La Grange, take the 755 bus from Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only) station to Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) 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 $7.50.

68min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 755
755
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only)
    ID 37596
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    90 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
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Public transit directions from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU

The distance between Polk & Damen (West), La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 16.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk & Damen (West) 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 & Damen (West)

Polk & Damen (West) is located at Polk & Damen (West), La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Polk (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk & Damen (West):

  • Polk
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Polk & Damen (West):

  • Damen & Polk (North)
  • Polk & Damen (East)
  • Damen & Polk (South)

Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

PJU is located at PJU, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station.

Train stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange
  • Stone Ave.
  • Congress Park

Bus stations close to PJU:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU by bus and train via 755 and BNSF

To get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU in La Grange, take the 755 bus from Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only) station to Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) 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 $7.50.

68min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 755
755
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only)
    ID 37596
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    90 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk & Damen (West) and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU?

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk & Damen (East) station near Polk & Damen (West) 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 & Damen (West) to PJU by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Polk & Damen (West) in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Polk & Damen (West) to get to PJU?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk & Damen (East) stop near Polk & Damen (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Polk & Damen (West) and PJU?

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

  • When is the first train from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU?

    The first train from Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) to PJU?

    The ride from Polk & Damen (West) to PJU costs $7.75.