How to get from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage by bus and train?

From Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage by bus and train

To get from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to Oak & County Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

119min$8.60
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    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 Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage

The distance between Lasalle/Van Buren, Chicago and Portage, Chicago is approximately 40.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage by 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 Lasalle/Van Buren

Lasalle/Van Buren is located at Lasalle/Van Buren, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lasalle Street.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lasalle/Van Buren:

  • Jackson-Blue
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Lasalle/Van Buren:

  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Lasalle/Van Buren:

  • Van Buren & Financial Place (West)
  • Van Buren & Clark (West)
  • Clark & Van Buren (South)

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
  • Pottawotami & County Line

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct train between Lasalle/Van Buren and Portage in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Lasalle/Van Buren to South Bend station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Bend station near Portage in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lasalle/Van Buren and Portage in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lasalle/Van Buren to get to Portage in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Van Buren St. station near Lasalle/Van Buren in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lasalle/Van Buren and Portage in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the South Bend stop, which is closest to Portage in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage?

    The ride from Lasalle/Van Buren to Portage costs $8.60.

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