How to get from 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th 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 79th 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 45 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th 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.

165min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.59 mi • 13 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 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

The distance between 79th Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University is approximately 50.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th 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 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th 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 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line BNSF, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th 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 45 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th 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 79th Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Red Line Station (West) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Jackson (Red) stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

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