How to get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University in Chicago, take the L3 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

135min$8.60
Bus - L3L3
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L3L3
    Wait for bus
    L3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L5 and SSL

To get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University in Chicago, take the L5 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

156min$8.60
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 21st & Taft to Depaul University

The distance between 21st & Taft, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 39.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 21st & Taft to Depaul 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 21st & Taft

21st & Taft is located at 21st & Taft, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 19th & Taft.

Train stations close to 21st & Taft:

  • Gary Metro Station
  • Gary/Chicago Airport

Bus stations close to 21st & Taft:

  • 19th & Taft
  • 15th & Taft
  • 21st & Grant

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 Jackson & State (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

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

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Jackson & State (East)
  • State & Jackson (South)
  • State & Van Buren (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via L5 and SSL

To get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University in Chicago, take the L5 bus from 21st & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

156min$8.60
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from 21st & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line L3, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 21st & Taft to Depaul University?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line L5, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between 21st & Taft and Depaul University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 21st & Taft to Depaul University in Chicago?

    The L3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near 21st & Taft to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Metro Center station near Depaul University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 21st & Taft to Depaul University in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 21st & Taft and Depaul University in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 21st & Taft to get to Depaul University in Chicago?

    Get on the L3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near 21st & Taft in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 21st & Taft and Depaul University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 21st & Taft to Depaul University?

    The ride from 21st & Taft to Depaul University costs $8.60.

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