How to get from Portage to Riverside by bus and train?

From Portage to Riverside by bus and train

To get from Portage to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 62 bus from State & 11th Street (South) station to Archer & Neva Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

187min$10.85
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & 11th Street (South)
    ID 15563
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
    ID 4377
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    2.27 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Riverside

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 52.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Riverside by 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 Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Riverside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Riverside in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Gary Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gary Metro Station station near Riverside in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Portage to Riverside in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portage and Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Riverside in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portage and Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Gary Metro Station stop, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portage to Riverside?

    The ride from Portage to Riverside costs $10.85.

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