How to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove in River Grove, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 77 bus from Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) (West) station to Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

93min$6.25

Leaves from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)

Step by Step

1
Start from train station
59th St. (U. Of Chicago)
2
ME
Wait for train
ME
#310| Millennium Station
3
Ride to train station
Van Buren St.
19 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson-Blue
520 yd • 6 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Belmont-Blue
20 min
7
Walk to bus station
Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) (West)
ID 7947
30 yd • 1 min
8
77
Wait for bus
77
Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
9
Ride to bus station
Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
ID 9224
32 min
10
Walk to
River Grove
400 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by bus and train

To get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove in River Grove, take the 28 bus from Stony Island & 59th Street (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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

91min$6.00

MD-W

Leaves from Stony Island & 59th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
ID 1513
210 yd • 3 min
2
28
Wait for bus
28
Union Station Transit Center (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Union Station Transit Center (East)
ID 18252
36 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
50 yd • 1 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
River Grove
24 min
7
Walk to
River Grove
480 yd • 6 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove

The distance between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago), River Grove and River Grove, River Grove is approximately 20.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by Chicago 'L', 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 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)

59th St. (U. Of Chicago) is located at 59th St. (U. Of Chicago), River Grove and the nearest public transit station is Stony Island & 59th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

East 63rd-Cottage Grove
King Drive

Train stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

55th - 56th - 57th St.
63rd St.
51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

Bus stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
60th Street & Stony Island (West)
Dorchester & 60th Street (North)

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/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

Franklin Park
Mont Clare
Elmwood Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
Cumberland/Forest Preserve Dr.
Belmont & Pioneer (West)

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From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by bus and train

91min$6.00

MD-W

Leaves from Stony Island & 59th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
ID 1513
210 yd • 3 min
2
28
Wait for bus
28
Union Station Transit Center (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Union Station Transit Center (East)
ID 18252
36 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
50 yd • 1 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
River Grove
24 min
7
Walk to
River Grove
480 yd • 6 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove?
The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 77.
What is the alternative route to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove?
The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.
Is there a direct train between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) and River Grove?
No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.
Which train line goes from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove?
The ME train line goes from #310| Millennium Station station near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near River Grove in River Grove.
How long does it take to travel from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago and River Grove in River Grove by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.
Where do I get on the train near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to get to River Grove?
Get on the ME train from the #310| Millennium Station station near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) and River Grove?
Get off the train at the Van Buren St. stop, which is closest to River Grove in River Grove.
How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove?
The ride from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove costs $6.25.

Last updated on January 17, 2026

How to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by bus and train

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Public transit directions from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove

Public transit stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)

Public transit stations close to River Grove, River Grove

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From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove by bus and train

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Which train line goes from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to River Grove?

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