How to get from 51st to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 55 bus from Garfield Green Line Station (West) station to Garfield Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 5 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

50min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 55
55
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Garfield Green Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Green Line Station (West)
    ID 10582
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    55th Street & St. Louis (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via RED LINE and 5

To get from 51st to Chicago State University in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. Next, take the 5 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from 47th (Red)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    1.1 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 51st to Chicago State University

The distance between 51st, Chicago and Chicago State University, Chicago is approximately 7.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 51st

51st is located at 51st, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 51st Green Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 51st:

  • Garfield (Red)
  • 43rd
  • 47th (Red)

Bus stations close to 51st:

  • 51st Green Line Station (East)
  • 51st Street & Indiana (West)
  • 51st Street & Indiana (East)

Public transit stations close to Chicago State University, Chicago

Chicago State University is located at Chicago State University, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 95th Street & King Drive (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 87th
  • 95th/Dan Ryan

Train stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 95th St.
  • 87th St. (Woodruff)
  • 91st St.

Bus stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 95th Street & King Drive (East)
  • 95th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
  • 95th Street & Eberhart (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via RED LINE and 5

To get from 51st to Chicago State University in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. Next, take the 5 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from 47th (Red)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    1.1 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 51st to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st and Chicago State University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 51st to Chicago State University in Chicago?

    The 55 bus line goes from Garfield Green Line Station (West) station near 51st to 55th Street & St. Louis (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago State University station near Chicago State University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st to Chicago State University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 51st and Chicago State University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st to get to Chicago State University in Chicago?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Garfield Green Line Station (West) stop near 51st in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st and Chicago State University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago State University stop, which is closest to Chicago State University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 51st to Chicago State University?

    The ride from 51st to Chicago State University costs $2.25.

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