How to get from Polk to Streamwood by bus and train?

From Polk to Streamwood by bus and train

To get from Polk to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 554 bus from Lake St & Church St station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

139min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
    ID 6691
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hanover Park
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Church St
    ID 33399
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Polk to Streamwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Polk to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 554 bus from Lake St & Church St station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

140min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hanover Park
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Church St
    ID 33399
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Polk to Streamwood

The distance between Polk, Streamwood and Streamwood, Streamwood is approximately 34.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk to Streamwood by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Streamwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Polk

Polk is located at Polk, Streamwood and the nearest public transit station is Harrison & Wood (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine
  • Ashland-Lake

Bus stations close to Polk:

  • Harrison & Wood (East)
  • Harrison St & Paulina St (Drop Off Only)
  • Paulina & Harrison (South)

Public transit stations close to Streamwood, Streamwood

Streamwood is located at Cypress Drive, Streamwood and the nearest public transit station is Bartlett.

Train stations close to Streamwood:

  • Bartlett
  • Hanover Park

Related Routes

From Polk to Streamwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Polk to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 554 bus from Lake St & Church St station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

140min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hanover Park
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Church St
    ID 33399
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Polk to Streamwood?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Polk to Streamwood?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk and Streamwood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polk to Streamwood?

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station near Polk in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk to Streamwood by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Polk in Chicago and Streamwood in Streamwood by bus and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Polk to get to Streamwood?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk Pink Line Station (East) stop near Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Polk and Streamwood?

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) stop, which is closest to Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Polk to Streamwood?

    The ride from Polk to Streamwood costs $9.55.

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