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How to get from Elgin High School to Chicago State University by bus and train?

From Elgin High School to Chicago State University by bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the FLIXBUS 2515 bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Chicago (95th / Dan Ryan) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - FLIXBUS 2515FLIXBUS 2515
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2515FLIXBUS 2515
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2515
    Bloomington (In)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago (95th / Dan Ryan)
    ID CHA6
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin High School to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

164min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    0.63 mi • 15 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
    25 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 Elgin High School to Chicago State University

The distance between Elgin High School, Chicago and Chicago State University, Chicago is approximately 47.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin High School to Chicago State University 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 Elgin High School

Elgin High School is located at Elgin High School, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Shales Pkwy.

Train stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Chicago St & Shales Pkwy
  • Chicago St & Campus Dr
  • Maroon Dr & Varsity Dr

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 (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 87th
  • 95th/Dan Ryan

Train stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 87th St. (Woodruff)
  • 103rdst.(Rosemoor)
  • 91st St.

Bus stations close to Chicago State University:

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

From Elgin High School to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

164min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    0.63 mi • 15 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
    25 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 Elgin High School to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line MD-W, Bus line FLIXBUS 2515.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin High School to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line MD-W, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin High School and Chicago State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin High School to Chicago State University?

    The 554 bus line goes from Chicago St & Campus Dr station near Elgin High School in Elgin to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Chicago State University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin High School to Chicago State University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin High School in Elgin and Chicago State University in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin High School to get to Chicago State University?

    Get on the 554 bus from the Chicago St & Campus Dr stop near Elgin High School in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin High School and Chicago State University?

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