How to get from Cortland to University Park by bus and train?

From Cortland to University Park by bus and train

To get from Cortland to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: 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, then the J14 bus and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $19.50.

231min$19.50
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 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
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to University Park by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157 and ME

To get from Cortland to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: 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, then the 157 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $19.50.

231min$19.50
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to University Park

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and University Park, Chicago is approximately 90.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to University Park 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 University Park, Chicago

University Park is located at University Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • University Park
  • Richton Park
  • Matteson

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cortland to University Park by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157 and ME

To get from Cortland to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: 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, then the 157 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $19.50.

231min$19.50
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to University Park?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to University Park?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 157, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and University Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to University Park 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 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near University Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to University Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cortland and University Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to University Park 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 University Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station, which is closest to University Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to University Park?

    The ride from Cortland to University Park costs $19.50.