How to get from East Chicago to Willow Springs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Willow Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 379 bus from Midway Cta Station station to 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

229min$8.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 379
379
Walk to Willow Springs
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St
    ID 12218
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willow Springs
    Walk to
    Willow Springs
    2.37 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Willow Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Museum Campus/11th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 379 bus from Midway Cta Station station to 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

229min$9.30
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 379
379
Walk to Willow Springs
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St
    ID 12218
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willow Springs
    Walk to
    Willow Springs
    2.37 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Willow Springs

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Willow Springs, Chicago is approximately 37.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Willow Springs 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Willow Springs, Chicago

Willow Springs is located at Willow Springs, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Archer Ave & Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd.

Train stations close to Willow Springs:

  • Willow Springs

Bus stations close to Willow Springs:

  • Archer Ave & Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd
  • Willow Springs Rd & Valvoline Access Rd
  • 8424 Willow Springs Rd

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Willow Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Museum Campus/11th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 379 bus from Midway Cta Station station to 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

229min$9.30
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 379
379
Walk to Willow Springs
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    88th Ave/Cork Ave & 87th St
    ID 12218
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willow Springs
    Walk to
    Willow Springs
    2.37 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to Willow Springs?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 55, Bus line 379.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Willow Springs?

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Willow Springs in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Willow Springs in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Willow Springs station near Willow Springs in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from East Chicago to Willow Springs in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Willow Springs in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Willow Springs in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Willow Springs in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Willow Springs stop, which is closest to Willow Springs in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from East Chicago to Willow Springs?

    The ride from East Chicago to Willow Springs costs $8.80.

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