How to get from Harlem/Lake to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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.

141min$11.10
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Oak & County Line
    Ride to bus station
    Oak & County Line
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to Portage

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Chicago and Portage, Chicago is approximately 49.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • Harlem Ave & Lake St

Public transit stations close to Portage, Chicago

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Miller Station
  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Oak & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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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.

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