How to get from Thorndale to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Thorndale to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

172min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 18
18
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th Street & Western (West)
    ID 6823
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 10
    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

From Thorndale to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 151 bus from Sheridan & Thorndale (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 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

197min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Sheridan & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Thorndale (South)
    ID 1035
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| 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 Thorndale to Benedictine University

The distance between Thorndale, Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 36.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', 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 Thorndale

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Thorndale (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale:

  • Granville
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Loyola

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (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 Naperville.

Train stations close to Benedictine University:

  • Naperville
  • Lisle

Related Routes

From Thorndale to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Benedictine University in Lisle, take the 151 bus from Sheridan & Thorndale (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 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

197min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Sheridan & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Thorndale (South)
    ID 1035
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| 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 Thorndale to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale to Benedictine University?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 151, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale to Benedictine University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roosevelt station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale and Benedictine University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Roosevelt station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Thorndale to Benedictine University?

    The ride from Thorndale to Benedictine University costs $6.25.

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