How to get from Howard Cta Station to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Howard Cta Station to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Howard Cta Station to Aurora University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Quincy 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 54 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Howard Cta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Aurora University on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to Aurora University
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 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 Howard Cta Station to Aurora University

The distance between Howard Cta Station and Aurora University is approximately 52.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Cta Station 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 Howard Cta Station to Aurora University

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line BNSF, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Howard Cta Station 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 54 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard Cta Station to Aurora University?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Quincy station near Aurora University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Cta Station to Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard Cta Station and Aurora University by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Howard Cta Station to get to Aurora University?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Howard Cta Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Howard Cta Station and Aurora University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Quincy stop, which is closest to Aurora University.

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