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

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

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Van Buren & 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 18 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

138min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
    ID 572
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Canal (West)
    ID 84
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    180 yd • 3 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 156 and BNSF

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Chicago (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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

137min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Lasalle & Chicago (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Chicago (South)
    ID 4957
    240 yd • 3 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
    22 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University

The distance between Chicago (Brown/Purple), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 28.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago (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 Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Chicago (Brown/Purple) is located at Chicago (Brown/Purple), Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East).

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

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red
  • Grand-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago (Brown/Purple):

  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • Wells & Chicago (South)
  • Wells & Huron (South)

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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 156 and BNSF

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Chicago (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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

137min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Lasalle & Chicago (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Chicago (South)
    ID 4957
    240 yd • 3 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
    22 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 37, Train line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 156, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago (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 18 min.

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

    The 37 bus line goes from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station near Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago to Clinton Blue Line Station (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clinton Blue Line Station (South) station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 37 bus from the Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) stop near Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Clinton Blue Line Station (South) station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

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

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