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How to get from East Chicago to Riverdale by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Riverdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 353 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

119min$9.30
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Ring Rd & Victory Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround)
    Ride to bus station
    Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround)
    ID 2773
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from East Chicago to Riverdale in Chicago, take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Riverdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

130min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Riverdale
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Riverdale
    Walk to
    Riverdale
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Riverdale

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Riverdale, Chicago is approximately 44.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Riverdale 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Riverdale, Chicago

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround).

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • Riverdale
  • Ivanhoe
  • Statest.

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround)
  • Indiana Ave & 138th St
  • 138th St & Wabash Ave/Michigan Ave

By train

To get from East Chicago to Riverdale in Chicago, take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Riverdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

130min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Riverdale
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Riverdale
    Walk to
    Riverdale
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to Riverdale?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 353.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Riverdale?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Riverdale in Chicago?

    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 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Riverdale in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago station near Riverdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Riverdale in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Riverdale in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Riverdale in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Riverdale in Chicago.

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

    The ride from East Chicago to Riverdale costs $9.30.

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