How to get from Cortland to St. Charles by bus and train?

From Cortland to St. Charles by bus and train

To get from Cortland to St. Charles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

132min$6.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to St. Charles
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Route 38/Meijer Drvwy
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to St. Charles
    Walk to
    St. Charles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to St. Charles

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and St. Charles, Chicago is approximately 27.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to St. Charles 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 St. Charles, Chicago

St. Charles is located at St. Charles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Prairie St.

Train stations close to St. Charles:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to St. Charles:

  • Randall Rd & Prairie St
  • Lincoln Hwy & Randall Rd (At 2607 Lincoln Hwy)
  • Route 38/Meijer Drvwy

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to St. Charles?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and St. Charles in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to St. Charles in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near St. Charles in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to St. Charles in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cortland and St. Charles in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to St. Charles in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and St. Charles in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to St. Charles in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to St. Charles?

    The ride from Cortland to St. Charles costs $6.75.

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