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How to get from Howard & Western to Benedictine University by bus and train?

From Howard & Western to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Howard & Western to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station to Western & Foster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

176min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49B
49B
Bus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)
    ID 1691
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Street (South)
    ID 8249
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 9
    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 Howard & Western to Benedictine University by bus and train via 49B, X49 and BNSF

To get from Howard & Western to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station to Western & Foster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X49 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

176min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49B
49B
Bus - X49
X49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)
    ID 1691
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 16th Street (South)
    ID 14531
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 9
    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 Howard & Western to Benedictine University

The distance between Howard & Western, Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 34.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard & Western 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 Howard & Western

Howard & Western is located at Howard & Western, Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Howard & Western/Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Howard
  • South Boulevard
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Rogers Park
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Howard & Western/Asbury
  • Howard & Oakley
  • Asbury & Dobson

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 Howard & Western to Benedictine University by bus and train via 49B, X49 and BNSF

To get from Howard & Western to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station to Western & Foster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X49 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

176min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49B
49B
Bus - X49
X49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)
    ID 1691
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 16th Street (South)
    ID 14531
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 9
    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 Howard & Western to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 49B, Bus line 49, Train line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard & Western to Benedictine University?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 49B, Bus line X49, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard & Western and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howard & Western to Benedictine University?

    The 49B bus line goes from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station near Howard & Western in Chicago to Western & Lawrence (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western & Lawrence (South) station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard & Western to Benedictine University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Howard & Western in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Howard & Western to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the 49B bus from the Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) stop near Howard & Western in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Howard & Western and Benedictine University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Howard & Western to Benedictine University?

    The ride from Howard & Western to Benedictine University costs $6.00.