How to get from Lake Station to Wood Dale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Wood Dale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

135min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station Wood Dale
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and MD-W

To get from Lake Station to Wood Dale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

135min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station Wood Dale
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Wood Dale

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Wood Dale, Chicago is approximately 54.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Wood Dale 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Wood Dale, Chicago

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wood Dale.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Wood Dale
  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and MD-W

To get from Lake Station to Wood Dale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

135min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station Wood Dale
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Wood Dale?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Wood Dale?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Wood Dale in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Wood Dale in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Wood Dale in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Wood Dale in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Wood Dale in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Wood Dale in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Wood Dale in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Wood Dale in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lake Station to Wood Dale?

    The ride from Lake Station to Wood Dale costs $14.75.

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