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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    350 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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)

Related Routes

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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 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.