How to get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

178min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
    ID 19562
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-N, 574 and 572

To get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Libertyville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 572 bus from College Of Lake County station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

165min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Of Lake County
    ID 19162
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 19490
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    0.83 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Six Flags Great America

The distance between Chicago, Gurnee and Six Flags Great America, Gurnee is approximately 43.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Six Flags Great America by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gurnee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Gurnee and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue
  • Lasalle/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

Public transit stations close to Six Flags Great America, Gurnee

Six Flags Great America is located at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Milwaukee Ave.

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
  • Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-N, 574 and 572

To get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Libertyville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 572 bus from College Of Lake County station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

165min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Of Lake County
    ID 19162
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 19490
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    0.83 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Six Flags Great America?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 574, Bus line 572.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Six Flags Great America?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Six Flags Great America?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near Chicago in Chicago to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Six Flags Great America by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by bus and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Six Flags Great America?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Six Flags Great America?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago to Six Flags Great America?

    The ride from Chicago to Six Flags Great America costs $11.00.

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