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

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train 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 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #628| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| 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 Algonquin to Riverside

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 62.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & 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 & Pershing Rd.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Pershing Rd
  • Harlem Ave & Pershing Rd/39th St
  • Harlem Ave & 38th Pl

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station near Algonquin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station station, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

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