How to get from Central/Elston to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central/Elston to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 74 bus from Fullerton & California (East) station to Fullerton & Seminary (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

56min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 74
74
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Racine
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton & California (East)
    ID 1329
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Fullerton & Halsted (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton & Seminary (East)
    ID 1346
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85A, 81 and BROWN LINE

To get from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Kimball station to Fullerton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

58min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Bus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (East)
    ID 3746
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central/Elston to Depaul University

The distance between Central/Elston, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 8.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central/Elston 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 Central/Elston

Central/Elston is located at Central/Elston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Central/Ardmore/Manton.

Train stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Jefferson Park
  • Gladstone Park
  • Edgebrook

Bus stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Central/Ardmore/Manton
  • Central/Elston
  • Central/Manton/Ardmore

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Halsted (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • Fullerton

Train stations close to Depaul University:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Fullerton & Halsted (West)
  • Fullerton & Halsted/Lincoln (East)
  • Halsted & Lincoln/Fullerton (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85A, 81 and BROWN LINE

To get from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Kimball station to Fullerton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

58min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Bus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (East)
    ID 3746
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central/Elston to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 74.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central/Elston to Depaul University?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Bus line 81, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central/Elston and Depaul University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago?

    The 85A bus line goes from Central/Elston station near Central/Elston to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station near Depaul University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Central/Elston and Depaul University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central/Elston to get to Depaul University in Chicago?

    Get on the 85A bus from the Central/Elston stop near Central/Elston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central/Elston and Depaul University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) stop, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago?

    The first train from Central/Elston to Depaul University in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 6:48 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Central/Elston to Depaul University?

    The ride from Central/Elston to Depaul University costs $2.25.

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