How to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by bus?

From Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by bus

To get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station to Western & North Ave (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & Harlem Ave station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

61min$2.25

X49

318

Leaves from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
ID 8214
20 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
79th & Western Terminal (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & North Ave (South)
ID 14581
3 min
4
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Western (West)
ID 949
40 yd • 1 min
5
72
Wait for bus
72
Neva & North Ave (South)
6
Ride to bus station
Harlem & North Ave (North)
ID 1002
37 min
7
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Harlem Ave
ID 7790
60 yd • 1 min
8
318
Wait for bus
318
Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
9
Ride to bus station
North Ave & 78th Ave
ID 8833
3 min
10
Walk to
Dominican University
Greenfield Street
0.53 mi • 11 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Damen-O'Hare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & Harlem Ave station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

68min$2.50

318

Leaves from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
20 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
Forest Park
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Damen-O'Hare
2 min
4
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (West)
ID 945
110 yd • 2 min
5
72
Wait for bus
72
Neva & North Ave (South)
6
Ride to bus station
Harlem & North Ave (North)
ID 1002
40 min
7
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Harlem Ave
ID 7790
60 yd • 1 min
8
318
Wait for bus
318
Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
9
Ride to bus station
North Ave & 78th Ave
ID 8833
3 min
10
Walk to
Dominican University
Greenfield Street
0.53 mi • 11 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University

The distance between Western Blue Line Station (North), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 8.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University

To check the bus schedule from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western Blue Line Station (North)) and destination (Dominican University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

68min$2.50

318

Leaves from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
20 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
Forest Park
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Damen-O'Hare
2 min
4
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (West)
ID 945
110 yd • 2 min
5
72
Wait for bus
72
Neva & North Ave (South)
6
Ride to bus station
Harlem & North Ave (North)
ID 1002
40 min
7
Walk to bus station
North Ave & Harlem Ave
ID 7790
60 yd • 1 min
8
318
Wait for bus
318
Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
9
Ride to bus station
North Ave & 78th Ave
ID 8833
3 min
10
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 Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 72, Bus line 318.
What is the alternative route to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 72, Bus line 318.
Is there a direct bus between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Dominican University?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.
Which bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The X49 bus line goes from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station near Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Dominican University in River Forest.
How long does it take to travel from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University by bus?
The total travel time between Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western Blue Line Station (North) to get to Dominican University?
Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) stop near Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Blue Line Station (North) and Dominican University?
Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.
When is the last bus from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The last bus from Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is the North line. It leaves the North Ave & Western (West) stop at 7:47 PM.
When is the last Chicago 'L' from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The last Chicago 'L' from Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station at 9:11 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?
The ride from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University costs $2.25.

Last updated on April 5, 2026

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