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How to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 421 bus from Lake / Edens Plaza station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

117min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Lake / Edens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    25 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 421, 213 and RED LINE

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 421 bus from Lake / Edens Plaza station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 213 bus and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

132min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Bus - 213
213
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Lake / Edens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 584
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University

The distance between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Chicago State University is approximately 31.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Ave & Edens Plaza) and destination (Chicago State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 421, 213 and RED LINE

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 421 bus from Lake / Edens Plaza station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 213 bus and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

132min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Bus - 213
213
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Lake / Edens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 584
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 421, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line 213, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Chicago State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University?

    The 421 bus line goes from Lake / Edens Plaza station near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza in Wilmette to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Chicago State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Chicago State University by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to get to Chicago State University?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Lake / Edens Plaza stop near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza in Wilmette.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Chicago State University?

    Get off the bus at the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station, which is closest to Chicago State University.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University?

    The ride from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Chicago State University costs $2.00.