How to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train?

From Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train

To get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (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 - Bus Stop A station to Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

151min

BNSF

524

Leaves from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
ID 8214
20 yd • 1 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
79th & Western Terminal (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & 18th Street (South)
ID 8249
27 min
4
Walk to train station
Western Avenue
60 yd • 1 min
5
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1221| Aurora
6
Ride to train station
Aurora
68 min
7
Walk to bus station
Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop A
ID 10524
60 yd • 1 min
8
524
Wait for bus
524
Woodman's Food Market
9
Ride to bus station
Gladstone Ave & Kenilworth Pl
ID 35967
14 min
10
Walk to
Aurora University
Marseillaise Place
320 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University

The distance between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Aurora University is approximately 41.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Blue Line Station (North) 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 Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University

To check the bus and train schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western Blue Line Station (North)) 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 Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University?
The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line BNSF, Bus line 524.
Is there a direct bus between Western Blue Line Station (North) 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 31 min.
Which bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University?
The 49 bus line goes from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station near Western Blue Line Station (North) 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 Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train?
The total travel time between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Aurora University by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western Blue Line Station (North) to get to Aurora University?
Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) stop near Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Aurora University?
Get off the bus at the Western & 18th Street (South) stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train?

From Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train

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Public transit directions from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University

Bus And Train schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University?

Is there a direct bus between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Aurora University?

Which bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University?

How long does it take to travel from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Aurora University by bus and train?

Where do I get on the bus near Western Blue Line Station (North) to get to Aurora University?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Aurora University?

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