How to get from Clybourn to Portage by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Clybourn to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Armitage (Brown/Purple) 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 26 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

146min$11.10
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 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

By bus and train

To get from Clybourn to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) 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 33 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

153min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)
    ID 15846
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 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 Clybourn to Portage

The distance between Clybourn, Chicago and Portage, Chicago is approximately 44.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clybourn 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 Clybourn

Clybourn is located at Clybourn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ashland & Armitage (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Clybourn:

  • Damen-O'Hare
  • Fullerton
  • Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Bus stations close to Clybourn:

  • Ashland & Armitage (North)
  • Ashland & Cortland (South)
  • Clybourn Metra Station (West)

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:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes
  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Oak & County Line
  • Pottawotami & County Line

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Clybourn to Portage in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) 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 33 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

153min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)
    ID 15846
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Clybourn to Portage?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clybourn to Portage?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Clybourn and Portage in Chicago?

    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 26 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Clybourn to Portage in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station near Clybourn to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oak & County Line station near Portage in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Clybourn to Portage in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clybourn and Portage in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Clybourn to get to Portage in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Armitage (Brown/Purple) station near Clybourn in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Clybourn and Portage in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Oak & County Line stop, which is closest to Portage in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Clybourn to Portage?

    The ride from Clybourn to Portage costs $11.10.

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