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How to get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago by bus and train?
From Northern Illinois University to Chicago by bus and train
To get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.25.
150min$9.25
12UP-W
J14
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 4560.64 mi • 14 min
- 212Wait for bus12Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
- 3
Ride to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 66233 min - 4Walk to train stationElburn100 yd • 2 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#22| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Otc77 min
- 7Walk to bus stationWashington & Canal (East)ID 44340 yd • 1 min
- 8J14Wait for busJ14103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
- 9Ride to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)ID 7310 min
- 10Walk toChicago350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Northern Illinois University to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.50.
160min$9.50
12UP-W
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 4560.64 mi • 14 min
- 212Wait for bus12Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
- 3Ride to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 66233 min
- 4Walk to train stationElburn100 yd • 2 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#22| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Otc77 min
- 7Walk to Chicago 'L' stationClinton (Green/Pink)330 yd • 4 min
- 8Wait for Chicago 'L'PINK LINE54th/Cermak
- 9Ride to Chicago 'L' stationHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren8 min
- 10Walk toChicago220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Northern Illinois University to Chicago
The distance between Northern Illinois University, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 65.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northern Illinois University to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is located at 501 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lucinda -Stadium (Near Rec Center).
Bus stations close to Northern Illinois University:
- Lincoln Hall
- Rec Center
- New Hall West
Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago
Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:
- Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
- Harrison
- Jackson (Red)
Bus stations close to Chicago:
- State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
- State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
- State & Van Buren (North)
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From Northern Illinois University to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.50.
160min$9.50
12UP-WLeaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 4560.64 mi • 14 min
- 212Wait for bus12Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
- 3Ride to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 66233 min
- 4Walk to train stationElburn100 yd • 2 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#22| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Otc77 min
- 7Walk to Chicago 'L' stationClinton (Green/Pink)330 yd • 4 min
- 8Wait for Chicago 'L'PINK LINE54th/Cermak
- 9Ride to Chicago 'L' stationHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren8 min
- 10Walk toChicago220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago?
The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14.
What is the alternative route to get from Northern Illinois University to Chicago?
The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line PINK LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Northern Illinois University and Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.
Which bus line goes from Northern Illinois University to Chicago?
The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Northern Illinois University in Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Chicago in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Northern Illinois University to Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Northern Illinois University in Dekalb and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Northern Illinois University to get to Chicago?
Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Northern Illinois University in Dekalb.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northern Illinois University and Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.
How much is the total bus and train fare from Northern Illinois University to Chicago?
The ride from Northern Illinois University to Chicago costs $9.25.
