How to get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Ashland-Lake station to Western-Cermak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 802 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station to Lake St & Spruce St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

334min$8.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Ashland-Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1295| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Geneva Metra (3rd St & Crescent Pl)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Spruce St
    ID 10756
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Ashland (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 802 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station to Lake St & Spruce St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

357min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Madison & Ashland (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Ashland (East)
    ID 432
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1295| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Geneva Metra (3rd St & Crescent Pl)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Spruce St
    ID 10756
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University

The distance between Ashland-Lake, Aurora and Aurora University, Aurora is approximately 39.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 334 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aurora – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ashland-Lake

Ashland-Lake is located at Ashland-Lake, Aurora and the nearest public transit station is Ashland & Lake (Green & Pink Lines) (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Ashland-Lake:

  • Chicago (Blue)
  • Racine
  • Illinois Medical District

Bus stations close to Ashland-Lake:

  • Ashland & Lake (Green & Pink Lines) (South)
  • Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North)
  • Ashland & Fulton (South)

Public transit stations close to Aurora University, Aurora

Aurora University is located at Marseillaise Place, Aurora and the nearest public transit station is Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl.

Train stations close to Aurora University:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora University:

  • Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl
  • Gladstone Ave & Marseillaise Pl
  • Gladstone Ave & Prairie St

Related Routes

From Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Ashland (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 802 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station to Lake St & Spruce St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

357min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Madison & Ashland (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Ashland (East)
    ID 432
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1295| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Geneva Metra (3rd St & Crescent Pl)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Spruce St
    ID 10756
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University?

    The fastest way takes 334 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 802.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University?

    The alternative route takes 357 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 802.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Ashland-Lake and Aurora University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 34 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Ashland-Lake in Chicago to Western-Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Western-Cermak station near Aurora University in Aurora.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ashland-Lake in Chicago and Aurora University in Aurora by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 5 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Ashland-Lake to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Ashland-Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Ashland-Lake and Aurora University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Western-Cermak stop, which is closest to Aurora University in Aurora.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University?

    The ride from Ashland-Lake to Aurora University costs $8.25.

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