How to get from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by bus and train?

From Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) station to Cermak & Western (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 524 bus from Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station to Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

148min
Bus - 21
21
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Western (West)
    ID 15305
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    700 yd • 9 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 - Bus Stop 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 Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

The distance between Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University is approximately 40.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (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 Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line BNSF, Bus line 524.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University?

    The 21 bus line goes from Cermak & Western (West) station near Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Western Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western Avenue station near Aurora University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to Aurora University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University by bus and train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Cermak & Western (West) stop near Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West) and Aurora University?

    Get off the bus at the Western Avenue stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

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