How to get from Carol Stream to Thornton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus and finally take the 353 bus from 103rd St. Cta Terminal station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.85.

252min$9.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd St. Cta Terminal
    ID 35617
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2950
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 353 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

252min$9.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    35 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    22 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2950
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Thornton

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Thornton, Chicago is approximately 61.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream to Thornton 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 Thornton, Chicago

Thornton is located at Thornton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Williams St & Margaret St.

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Calumet
  • Harvey

Bus stations close to Thornton:

  • Williams St & Margaret St
  • Williams St & Eleanor St
  • Eleanor St & Julian St

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 353 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

252min$9.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    35 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    22 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2950
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Thornton?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line 353.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Thornton?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 353.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Thornton in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Thornton in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Williams St & Margaret St station near Thornton in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carol Stream to Thornton in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Thornton in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carol Stream to get to Thornton in Chicago?

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carol Stream and Thornton in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Williams St & Margaret St stop, which is closest to Thornton in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carol Stream to Thornton?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Thornton costs $9.85.

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