How to get from Harlem/Lake to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
From Harlem/Lake to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Harlem/Lake to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to Oak & County Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.10.
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationHarlem/Lake
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEEast 63rd-Cottage Grove
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationWashington/Wabash32 min
- 4Walk to train stationMillennium Station190 yd • 3 min
- 5Wait for trainSSLSouth Bend
- 6Ride to train stationGary Metro Station45 min
- 7Walk to bus stationMetro Center60 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for busL2Metro Center
- 9Ride to bus stationOak & County Line30 min
Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to Portage
Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake
Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakpark.
Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:
- Oak Park (Green)
- Ridgeland
- Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:
- Oakpark
- Riverforest
Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:
- North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
- South Blvd & Harlem (West)
- Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
Public transit stations close to Portage, Chicago
Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & County Line.
Train stations close to Portage:
- Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Miller Station
Bus stations close to Portage:
- Oak & County Line
- Maple & County Line Rd
- Oak & Vermillion
Related Routes
- Gary to Portage
- Barrington to Portage
- Harlem/Lake to Steger, Illinois
- Pulaski (Green) to Warrenville, IL
- Belmont-Blue to Addison
- Belmont-Blue to Palos Heights
- Belmont-Blue to Lockport, IL
- Belmont-Blue to Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
- Jackson-Blue to City of Gary
- Sheridan to Depaul University
- Sheridan to Illinois Institute Of Technology
- Dempster-Skokie to City of Saint Charles
- Dempster-Skokie to Navy Pier
- Dempster-Skokie to Carpentersville
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Pulaski (Pink) to Oak Lawn
- Lasalle/Van Buren to Downers Grove
- Lasalle/Van Buren to Lemont
- Lasalle/Van Buren to Tinley Park
- Lasalle/Van Buren to Wrigley Field
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Harlem/Lake to Portage?
The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Harlem/Lake and Portage?
No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem/Lake to Portage?
The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wabash station near Portage in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to Portage by Chicago 'L', train and bus?
The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and Portage in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Harlem/Lake to get to Portage?
Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Harlem/Lake and Portage?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wabash stop, which is closest to Portage in Chicago.
How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Harlem/Lake to Portage?
The ride from Harlem/Lake to Portage costs $11.10.