How to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Madison & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

73min$2.25
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

75min$2.25
Bus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University
The distance between Balbo & Michigan (West), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 12.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West)

Balbo & Michigan (West) is located at Balbo & Michigan (West), River Forest and the nearest public transit station is State & Balbo (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

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

Train stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • State & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (North)
  • Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
Public transit stations close to Dominican University, River Forest

Dominican University is located at Greenfield Street, River Forest and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & Forest Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Dominican University:

  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Dominican University:

  • Oakpark
  • Elmwood Park
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Dominican University:

  • North Ave & Forest Ave
  • North Ave & Thatcher Ave
  • North Ave & 78th Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

75min$2.25
Bus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Michigan (West) and Dominican University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The J14 bus line goes from Washington & Jefferson (East) station near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to Madison & Wabash (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Madison & Wabash (West) station near Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Michigan (West) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Michigan (West) and Dominican University?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Wabash (West) stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • When is the last train from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The last train from Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 5:40 PM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Lasalle station at 9:14 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University?

    The ride from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Dominican University costs $2.25.

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