How to get from Lake Station to Summit by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Museum Campus/11th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 63W bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to 63rd Street & Harlem (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

126min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 63W
63W
Walk to Summit
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 63W63W
    Wait for bus
    63W
    63rd Street & Archer Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Harlem (West)
    ID 4685
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, BLUE LINE and 307

To get from Lake Station to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station station to Harlem/62nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

149min$9.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Summit
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/62nd
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Summit

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Summit, Chicago is approximately 47.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Summit by Chicago 'L', 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Summit, Chicago

Summit is located at Summit, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem & 61st Place (South).

Train stations close to Summit:

  • Summit
  • Summit Amtrak

Bus stations close to Summit:

  • Harlem & 61st Place (South)
  • Harlem/61st
  • Harlem/62nd

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, BLUE LINE and 307

To get from Lake Station to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station station to Harlem/62nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

149min$9.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Summit
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/62nd
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Summit?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 63W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Summit?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 307.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Summit in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Summit in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Summit station near Summit in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Summit in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Summit in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Summit in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Summit in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Summit stop, which is closest to Summit in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Lake Station to Summit?

    The ride from Lake Station to Summit costs $9.50.

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