How to get from Lake Station to Riverside by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

138min$9.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 6454
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

133min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Riverside

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 48.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Riverside 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Riverside, Chicago

Riverside is located at Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Blackhawk Rd
  • Harlem Ave & 38th St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

133min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Riverside 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 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Riverside in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station near Riverside in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Riverside in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Riverside in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Riverside in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave stop, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Lake Station to Riverside?

    The ride from Lake Station to Riverside costs $9.80.

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