How to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Quincy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay C station to Galena Blvd & Randall Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

183min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 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 Bay 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 Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University

The distance between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Aurora University is approximately 55.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) 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 Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)) 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 Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line BNSF, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) 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 3 hr 3 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Quincy station near Aurora University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Aurora University?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University?

    The ride from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Aurora University costs $11.25.

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