How to get from Griffith to Wheeling by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Wheeling in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 17 min.

317min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Wheeling
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling
    Walk to
    Wheeling
    1.34 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Wheeling

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Wheeling, Chicago is approximately 72.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 317 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Wheeling 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 Wheeling, Chicago

Wheeling is located at Wheeling, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dundee Rd & 1st St.

Train stations close to Wheeling:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Wheeling:

  • Dundee Rd & 1st St
  • Milwaukee Ave & Shadow Bend Dr (N)
  • Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Wheeling?

    The fastest way takes 317 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Wheeling in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Wheeling in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wheeling station near Wheeling in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Griffith to Wheeling in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Griffith and Wheeling in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Wheeling in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Wheeling in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Wheeling station, which is closest to Wheeling in Chicago.

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