How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster - Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Sheridan & Winthrop (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

64min$2.00
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Loyola University Chicago
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster - Skokie Cta Station
    ID 37589
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan & Winthrop (East)
    ID 1030
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Loyola University Chicago
    Walk to
    Loyola University Chicago
    1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via 250, YELLOW LINE and 147

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Sheridan & Winthrop (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

73min$2.00
Bus - 250
250
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Loyola University Chicago
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan & Winthrop (East)
    ID 1030
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Loyola University Chicago
    Walk to
    Loyola University Chicago
    1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and Loyola University Chicago, Chicago is approximately 14.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago 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 Des Plaines Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & River Rd
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St

Public transit stations close to Loyola University Chicago, Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is located at 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Rosemont (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Loyola University Chicago:

  • Loyola
  • Morse
  • Granville

Train stations close to Loyola University Chicago:

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Loyola University Chicago:

  • Broadway & Rosemont (South)
  • Broadway & Rosemont (North)
  • Sheridan & Broadway/Devon (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via 250, YELLOW LINE and 147

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Sheridan & Winthrop (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

73min$2.00
Bus - 250
250
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Loyola University Chicago
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan & Winthrop (East)
    ID 1030
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Loyola University Chicago
    Walk to
    Loyola University Chicago
    1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 147.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 147.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines Metra Station and Loyola University Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Davis Cta Station station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to Dempster - Skokie Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Dempster - Skokie Cta Station station near Loyola University Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Loyola University Chicago in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Loyola University Chicago?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Davis Cta Station stop near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and Loyola University Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Dempster - Skokie Cta Station stop, which is closest to Loyola University Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Loyola University Chicago costs $2.00.

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