How to get from Blue Island to Benedictine University by bus and train?

From Blue Island to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

195min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Blue Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blue Island
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 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

Alternative route from Blue Island to Benedictine University by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Blue Island to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

195min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Blue Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blue Island
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 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
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Public transit directions from Blue Island to Benedictine University

The distance between Blue Island, Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 46.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Vermont St & Irving Ave.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave
  • Vermont St & Rexford St
  • Western/Vermont

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

Alternative route from Blue Island to Benedictine University by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Blue Island to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

195min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Blue Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blue Island
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 7, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island to Benedictine University?

    The ME train line goes from #214| Millennium Station station near Blue Island in Blue Island to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Blue Island to Benedictine University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blue Island in Blue Island and Benedictine University in Lisle by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blue Island to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the ME train from the #214| Millennium Station station near Blue Island in Blue Island.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blue Island and Benedictine University?

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Blue Island to Benedictine University?

    The ride from Blue Island to Benedictine University costs $12.75.

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