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How to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University in Chicago, take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

62min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 385, 79 and RED LINE

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Cicero Ave & 79th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 79 bus and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Jackson (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

80min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 79th St
    ID 9130
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 17097
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Jackson (Red)
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University

The distance between 87th St & Central Ave, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 15.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul 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 87th St & Central Ave

87th St & Central Ave is located at 87th St & Central Ave, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct).

Train stations close to 87th St & Central Ave:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Wrightwood
  • Ashburn

Bus stations close to 87th St & Central Ave:

  • 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
  • 87th St & Major Ave
  • 87th St & Long Ave

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Van Buren (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • State & Van Buren (North)
  • State & Van Buren (South)
  • State & Adams (North)

Alternative route from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 385, 79 and RED LINE

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Cicero Ave & 79th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 79 bus and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Jackson (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

80min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 79th St
    ID 9130
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 17097
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Jackson (Red)
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 385, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 385, Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St & Central Ave and Depaul University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University?

    The 385 bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Midway Cta Station station near Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank and Depaul University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St & Central Ave to get to Depaul University?

    Get on the 385 bus from the 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) stop near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St & Central Ave and Depaul University?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station station, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University?

    The ride from 87th St & Central Ave to Depaul University costs $2.00.