How to get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 7th St at Pine St station to Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

197min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1717
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Pine-Sb
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St at Pine St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Kishwaukee Hosp. - Eb Stop #599
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663
    ID 663
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 12 and 18

To get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 18 bus from University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628 station to Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

210min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1818
Walk to Sycamore
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
    ID 628
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050
    ID 050
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sycamore
    Walk to
    Sycamore
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Sycamore, Chicago is approximately 65.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station

Public transit stations close to Sycamore, Chicago

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gateway Dr. at Hauser Ross Ct (Davita Dialysis) - Wb Stop #070.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Gateway Dr. at Hauser Ross Ct (Davita Dialysis) - Wb Stop #070
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Niu Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic - Nb Stop #569

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 12 and 18

To get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 18 bus from University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628 station to Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

210min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1818
Walk to Sycamore
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
    ID 628
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050
    ID 050
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sycamore
    Walk to
    Sycamore
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore?

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Sycamore in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore in Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station to #13| Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station near Sycamore in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Sycamore in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Union Station to get to Sycamore in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Chicago Otc station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 stop, which is closest to Sycamore in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Sycamore costs $7.00.

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