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How to get from Oakton Station to National Louis University by bus and train?

From Oakton Station to National Louis University by bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to National Louis University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Monroe (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

64min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to National Louis University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Monroe (South)
    ID 18396
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Louis University
    Walk to
    National Louis University
    122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oakton Station to National Louis University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to National Louis University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

62min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to National Louis University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Louis University
    Walk to
    National Louis University
    122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to National Louis University

The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and National Louis University, Chicago is approximately 19.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to National Louis University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Oakton Pl.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Oakton St & Oakton Pl
  • Oakton St & Executive Way
  • Oakton St & Times Dr

Public transit stations close to National Louis University, Chicago

National Louis University is located at 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Wabash (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to National Louis University:

  • Monroe-Red
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Adams/Wabash

Train stations close to National Louis University:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to National Louis University:

  • Madison & Wabash (West)
  • Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only)
  • Michigan Ave & Jackson Blvd (Pick Up Only)

From Oakton Station to National Louis University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to National Louis University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

62min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to National Louis University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Louis University
    Walk to
    National Louis University
    122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to National Louis University?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to National Louis University?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and National Louis University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to National Louis University?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Davis Cta Station station near National Louis University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to National Louis University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and National Louis University in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to National Louis University?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and National Louis University?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station stop, which is closest to National Louis University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oakton Station to National Louis University?

    The ride from Oakton Station to National Louis University costs $8.30.

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