How to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) 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 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

54min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Union Station Transit Center (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 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove

The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), River Grove and River Grove, River Grove is approximately 13.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (West) 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 Balbo & Columbus (West)

Balbo & Columbus (West) is located at Balbo & Columbus (West), River Grove and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Museum Campus/11th St.
  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Balbo & Columbus (East)
  • Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • Balbo & Michigan (West)

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 Belmont & Pontiac (West).

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Elmwood Park
  • Mont Clare
  • Franklin Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Belmont & Pontiac (West)
  • Belmont & Plainfield (West)
  • Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Union Station Transit Center (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 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Columbus (West) and River Grove?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove?

    The 1 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near River Grove in River Grove.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago and River Grove in River Grove by bus and train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Columbus (West) to get to River Grove?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Michigan & Balbo (North) stop near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Columbus (West) and River Grove?

    Get off the bus at the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station, which is closest to River Grove in River Grove.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove?

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to River Grove costs $6.00.

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