How to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Irving Park (Blue) station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop C station to Galena Blvd & Randall Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

170min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Irving Park (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Irving Park (Blue)
    0.59 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| 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 - Bus Stop C
    ID 37405
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Galena Blvd & Constitution Dr (Nelson St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galena Blvd & Randall Rd
    ID 11026
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora University
    Walk to
    Aurora University
    Marseillaise Place
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University

The distance between Montrose & Elston (West) and Aurora University is approximately 49.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Elston (West) 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Elston (West)) and destination (Aurora University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line BNSF, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Montrose & Elston (West) 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 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Irving Park (Blue) station near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago to Clinton-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Clinton-Blue station near Aurora University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Elston (West) and Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Montrose & Elston (West) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Irving Park (Blue) station near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Montrose & Elston (West) and Aurora University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton-Blue stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University?

    The ride from Montrose & Elston (West) to Aurora University costs $11.25.

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