How to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th Street & State (West) 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 87th 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

157min$6.25

BNSF

Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
70 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Roosevelt
21 min
4
Walk to bus station
Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
ID 16140
10 yd • 1 min
5
18
Wait for bus
18
16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
18th Street & Western (West)
ID 6823
25 min
7
Walk to train station
Western Avenue
30 yd • 1 min
8
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1223| Aurora
9
Ride to train station
Lisle
46 min
10
Walk to
Benedictine University
Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
2.4 mi • 50 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from State & 87th Street (North) station to State & Roosevelt (North) 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 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

191min$6.00

BNSF

Leaves from State & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
State & 87th Street (North)
ID 15194
20 yd • 1 min
2
29
Wait for bus
29
Navy Pier Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
State & Roosevelt (North)
ID 2353
52 min
4
Walk to bus station
Roosevelt & State (West)
ID 16139
50 yd • 1 min
5
18
Wait for bus
18
16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
18th Street & Western (West)
ID 6823
24 min
7
Walk to train station
Western Avenue
30 yd • 1 min
8
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1223| Aurora
9
Ride to train station
Lisle
46 min
10
Walk to
Benedictine University
Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
2.4 mi • 50 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University

The distance between 87th Street & State (West), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 36.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Street & State (West) 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 87th Street & State (West)

87th Street & State (West) is located at 87th Street & State (West), Lisle and the nearest public transit station is State & 87th Street (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

95th/Dan Ryan
79th
87th

Train stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

87th St. (Woodruff)
Gresham

Bus stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

State & 87th Street (North)
87th Street & State (East)
87th Street Red Line Station (West)

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

Related Routes

From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train

191min$6.00

BNSF

Leaves from State & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
State & 87th Street (North)
ID 15194
20 yd • 1 min
2
29
Wait for bus
29
Navy Pier Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
State & Roosevelt (North)
ID 2353
52 min
4
Walk to bus station
Roosevelt & State (West)
ID 16139
50 yd • 1 min
5
18
Wait for bus
18
16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
18th Street & Western (West)
ID 6823
24 min
7
Walk to train station
Western Avenue
30 yd • 1 min
8
BNSF
Wait for train
BNSF
#1223| Aurora
9
Ride to train station
Lisle
46 min
10
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 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University?
The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.
What is the alternative route to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University?
The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Street & State (West) 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 37 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th station near 87th Street & State (West) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Howard station near Benedictine University in Lisle.
How long does it take to travel from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
The total travel time between 87th Street & State (West) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Street & State (West) to get to Benedictine University?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 87th station near 87th Street & State (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Street & State (West) and Benedictine University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.
How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University?
The ride from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University costs $6.25.

Last updated on January 10, 2026

How to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train

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Public transit directions from 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University

Public transit stations close to 87th Street & State (West)

Public transit stations close to Benedictine University, Lisle

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From 87th Street & State (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train

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