How to get from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University by bus and train?

From Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western & 18th Street (South) 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. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

135min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Street (South)
    ID 8249
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
    ID 10524
    60 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
    14 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 Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University

The distance between Madison & Western (West) and Aurora University is approximately 39.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison & Western (West) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University

To check the bus and train schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison & Western (West)) and destination (Aurora University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line BNSF, Bus line 524.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madison & Western (West) 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 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Madison (South) station near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Western & 18th Street (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western & 18th Street (South) station near Aurora University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Madison & Western (West) and Aurora University by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madison & Western (West) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Madison (South) stop near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Madison & Western (West) and Aurora University?

    Get off the bus at the Western & 18th Street (South) stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University?

    The ride from Madison & Western (West) to Aurora University costs $6.55.

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