How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by bus and train?

From Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 524 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay A station to Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Jackson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
    ID 10524
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Woodman's Food Market
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl
    ID 35967
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by bus and train via 7, BNSF and 524

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Harrison & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 524 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay A station to Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Harrison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison & Western (East)
    ID 188
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
    ID 10524
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Woodman's Food Market
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl
    ID 35967
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University

The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Aurora and Aurora University, Aurora is approximately 43.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Aurora and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Kedzie-Homan
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Western Blue Line Station (South)
  • Western & Harrison (North)

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 & Galena Blvd.

Train stations close to Aurora University:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora University:

  • Gladstone Ave & Galena Blvd
  • Galena Blvd & Gladstone Ave
  • Galena Blvd & Randall Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by bus and train via 7, BNSF and 524

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University in Aurora, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Harrison & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 524 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay A station to Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Harrison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison & Western (East)
    ID 188
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1205| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
    ID 10524
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Woodman's Food Market
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl
    ID 35967
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 524.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 524.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Aurora University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University?

    The 126 bus line goes from Jackson & Western (East) station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Aurora University in Aurora.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Aurora University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago and Aurora University in Aurora by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Jackson & Western (East) stop near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Aurora University?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) stop, which is closest to Aurora University in Aurora.

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