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

From Riverdale to PJU by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

115min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 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

Alternative route from Riverdale to PJU by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Riverdale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

115min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 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
    16 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 Riverdale to PJU

The distance between Riverdale, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 31.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is 138th St & Illinois St.

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • Ivanhoe
  • Statest.
  • 147thst.

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • 138th St & Illinois St
  • 138th St & Dearborn St
  • 138th St & Wabash Ave

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:

  • Brookfield
  • Congress Park
  • Stone Ave.

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Elmwood
  • La Grange/Plymouth Place/Elmwood
  • La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverdale to PJU by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Riverdale to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

115min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 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
    16 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 Riverdale to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Riverdale and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Riverdale to PJU?

    The ME train line goes from #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near PJU in La Grange.

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Riverdale and PJU in La Grange by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Riverdale to get to PJU?

    Get on the ME train from the #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Riverdale and PJU?

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Riverdale to PJU?

    The ride from Riverdale to PJU costs $11.50.