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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Thornton takes 1h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chicago to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 32m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chicago to Thornton bus times

Buses run hourly between Chicago and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Thornton at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 30m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 28m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 35m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 27m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 31m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 23m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 30m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 24m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thornton, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & Harrison to Chicago Rd & Queens Ln via 103rd St. CTA Terminal in around 2h 11m.

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