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How to get from University Park to PJU by bus and train?

From University Park to PJU by bus and train

To get from University Park to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from University Park 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

132min$13.25
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from University Park
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University Park
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 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
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| 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 University Park to PJU by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from University Park to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from University Park 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

132min$13.25
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from University Park
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University Park
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 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
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| 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 University Park to PJU
The distance between University Park, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 45.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Park 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 University Park

University Park is located at University Park, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • Richton Park

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station
Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

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

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Congress Park
  • Brookfield
  • La Grange

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Richmond
  • La Grange/Brewster
  • La Grange/Homestead/Pine

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

To get from University Park to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from University Park 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

132min$13.25
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from University Park
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University Park
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 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
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| 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 University Park to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University Park to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between University Park and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from University Park to PJU?

    The ME train line goes from #116| Millennium Station station near University Park in University Park 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 University Park to PJU by train and bus?

    The total travel time between University Park in University Park and PJU in La Grange by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the #116| Millennium Station station near University Park in University Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between University Park 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 University Park to PJU?

    The ride from University Park to PJU costs $13.25.

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