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How to get from Portage to Woodstock by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Woodstock in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Woodstock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #637| Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to train station Woodstock
    Ride to train station
    Woodstock
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Woodstock

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Woodstock, Chicago is approximately 93.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Woodstock 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 Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Woodstock, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Woodstock:

  • Woodstock

Bus stations close to Woodstock:

  • Woodstock Metra Station
  • Throop/Washington
  • Throop/Judd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Woodstock?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Woodstock in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Woodstock in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Portage to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Woodstock station near Woodstock in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Woodstock in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Woodstock in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Portage in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portage and Woodstock in Chicago?

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

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