How to get from North Riverside to Aurora by bus and train?

From North Riverside to Aurora by bus and train

To get from North Riverside to Aurora in Chicago, take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station to Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St station. Next, take the BNSF train from Harlem Avenue station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

97min$5.75
Bus - 307
307
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Riverside
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Riverside to Aurora by bus and train via 21, 54B and BNSF

To get from North Riverside to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Harlem (East) station to Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54B bus and finally take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

112min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 54B
54B
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Cermak & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (East)
    ID 6971
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)
    ID 6901
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 54B54B
    Wait for bus
    54B
    Ford City (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & 24th Place (South)
    ID 18365
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Riverside to Aurora

The distance between North Riverside, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 28.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Riverside to Aurora 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 North Riverside

North Riverside is located at North Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak & Harlem (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Riverside:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Blue)

Train stations close to North Riverside:

  • Berwyn
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to North Riverside:

  • Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave
  • Cermak & Harlem (West)

Public transit stations close to Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Riverside to Aurora by bus and train via 21, 54B and BNSF

To get from North Riverside to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Harlem (East) station to Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54B bus and finally take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

112min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 54B
54B
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Cermak & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (East)
    ID 6971
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)
    ID 6901
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 54B54B
    Wait for bus
    54B
    Ford City (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & 24th Place (South)
    ID 18365
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Riverside to Aurora?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Riverside to Aurora?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 54B, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Riverside and Aurora in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Riverside to Aurora in Chicago?

    The 307 bus line goes from Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1 station near North Riverside to Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St station near Aurora in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between North Riverside and Aurora in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Riverside to get to Aurora in Chicago?

    Get on the 307 bus from the Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1 stop near North Riverside in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Riverside and Aurora in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St station, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Riverside to Aurora?

    The ride from North Riverside to Aurora costs $5.75.