How to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 87th station to Jackson (Red) 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 48 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

168min$11.25

BNSF

530

Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
30 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson (Red)
23 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
0.59 mi • 13 min
5
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1223| Aurora
6
Ride to train station
Aurora
78 min
7
Walk to bus station
Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop C
ID 37405
100 yd • 2 min
8
530
Wait for bus
530
Galena Blvd & Constitution Dr (Nelson St)
9
Ride to bus station
Galena Blvd & Randall Rd
ID 11026
9 min
10
Walk to
Aurora University
Marseillaise Place
0.67 mi • 14 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

The distance between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University is approximately 51.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (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 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th Street Red Line Station (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 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?
The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line BNSF, Bus line 530.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Street Red Line Station (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 48 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th station near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Jackson (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Jackson (Red) station near Aurora University.
How long does it take to travel from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?
The total travel time between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to get to Aurora University?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 87th station near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Jackson (Red) stop, which is closest to Aurora University.
How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?
The ride from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University costs $11.25.

Last updated on October 3, 2026

How to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

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