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How to get from Zion to Zion by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Zion to Zion in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

205min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #654| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    74 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #347| Kenosha
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, MD-W and UP-N

To get from Zion to Zion in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

330min$15.50
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zion
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #351| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zion to Zion

The distance between Zion, Chicago and Zion, Chicago is approximately 84.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zion to Zion 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 Zion

Zion is located at Zion, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 21st St & Gideon Ave.

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Zion
  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • 21st St & Gideon Ave
  • 21st St & Ezekiel Ave
  • 21st St & Bethesda Blvd (W)

Public transit stations close to Zion, Chicago

Zion is located at Zion, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 21st St & Hebron Ave.

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Zion
  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • 21st St & Hebron Ave
  • 21st St & Gillead Ave
  • 21st St & Bethesda Blvd (W)

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, MD-W and UP-N

To get from Zion to Zion in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

330min$15.50
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zion
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #351| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zion to Zion?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zion to Zion?

    The alternative route takes 330 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Zion and Zion in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Zion to Zion in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station near Zion to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Zion station near Zion in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Zion and Zion in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr stop near Zion in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Zion to Zion?

    The ride from Zion to Zion costs $9.50.

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