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 49 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 6 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.

66min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & North Ave (South)
    ID 14581
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Western (West)
    ID 949
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 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
    3 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 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 8.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 49, 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 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (North) to Dominican University?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station near Western Blue Line Station (North) in Chicago to Western & North Ave (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western & North Ave (South) 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 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western Blue Line Station (North) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the 49 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 Western & North Ave (South) stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • 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.

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