How to get from Blue Island to Waukegan by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Blue Island to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Main St. station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

173min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Main
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Main St.
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, PINK LINE and UP-N

To get from Blue Island to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

173min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Blue Island to Waukegan

The distance between Blue Island, Chicago and Waukegan, Chicago is approximately 53.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island to Waukegan by Chicago 'L' 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Blue Island
  • Prairie

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Gregory St & York St
  • Western Ave & York St

Public transit stations close to Waukegan, Chicago

Waukegan is located at Waukegan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & West St.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • North Chicago
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Washington St & West St
  • Genesee St & Washington St
  • Washington St & Genesee St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, PINK LINE and UP-N

To get from Blue Island to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

173min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Waukegan?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blue Island to Waukegan?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Waukegan in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island to Waukegan in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Waukegan in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Blue Island to Waukegan in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Blue Island and Waukegan in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blue Island to get to Waukegan in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blue Island and Waukegan in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street station, which is closest to Waukegan in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and Chicago 'L' fare from Blue Island to Waukegan?

    The ride from Blue Island to Waukegan costs $10.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More