How to get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train?

From Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train

To get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 157 bus from Jefferson & Polk (North) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to River Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

45min$6.00
Bus - 157
157
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Jefferson & Polk (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jefferson & Polk (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train via 1 and MD-W

To get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 1 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Jackson & Canal (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to River Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

55min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove

The distance between Jefferson & Polk (North), River Grove and River Grove, River Grove is approximately 12.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Grove – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jefferson & Polk (North)

Jefferson & Polk (North) is located at Jefferson & Polk (North), River Grove and the nearest public transit station is Harrison & Halsted (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Jefferson & Polk (North):

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Lasalle

Train stations close to Jefferson & Polk (North):

  • Lasalle Street
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Jefferson & Polk (North):

  • Harrison & Halsted (East)
  • Clinton & Polk (South)
  • Halsted & Polk (South)

Public transit stations close to River Grove, River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, River Grove and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Thatcher Woods Center.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Elmwood Park
  • River Grove
  • Franklin Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Thatcher Woods Center
  • Thatcher/O'Connor
  • Cumberland/Belmont

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train via 1 and MD-W

To get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 1 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Jackson & Canal (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to River Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

55min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jefferson & Polk (North) and River Grove?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove?

    The 157 bus line goes from Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near Jefferson & Polk (North) in Chicago to Jefferson & Jackson (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jefferson & Jackson (North) station near River Grove in River Grove.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Jefferson & Polk (North) in Chicago and River Grove in River Grove by bus and train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jefferson & Polk (North) to get to River Grove?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) stop near Jefferson & Polk (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jefferson & Polk (North) and River Grove?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson & Jackson (North) station, which is closest to River Grove in River Grove.

  • When is the first train from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove?

    The first train from Jefferson & Polk (North) in Chicago to River Grove in River Grove is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 3:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove?

    The ride from Jefferson & Polk (North) to River Grove costs $6.00.

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