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How to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train?

From Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 125 bus from Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

128min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 125
125
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 156 and BNSF

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 156 bus from 320 N Lasalle (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

130min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 320 N Lasalle (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    320 N Lasalle (South)
    ID 4963
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University

The distance between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 27.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lisle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) is located at Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple), Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Wells & Merchandise Mart (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

  • Washington/Wells
  • Clark/Lake
  • Grand-Red

Bus stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

  • 320 N Lasalle (South)
  • Illinois & Wells (East)
  • Lasalle & Kinzie (North)

Public transit stations close to Benedictine University, Lisle

Benedictine University is located at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532, Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Lisle.

Train stations close to Benedictine University:

  • Lisle
  • Naperville

Alternative route from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 156 and BNSF

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 156 bus from 320 N Lasalle (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

130min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 320 N Lasalle (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    320 N Lasalle (South)
    ID 4963
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 125, Train line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 156, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University?

    The 125 bus line goes from Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the 125 bus from the Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) stop near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) and Benedictine University?

    Get off the bus at the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University?

    The ride from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University costs $9.00.