How to get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Kimball station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.07 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Forest Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Glen
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 42.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', 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 Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Naperville.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Public transit stations close to Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Northeastern Illinois University is located at 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Kimball & Berwyn (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Western-Brown
  • Kimball
  • Kedzie (Brown)

Bus stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Kimball & Berwyn (South)
  • Kimball & Berwyn (North)
  • 3700 W Foster (West)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Forest Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Glen
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line BNSF, Bus line BROWN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 530 bus line goes from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station near Naperville to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Northeastern Illinois University station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Naperville and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Naperville to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the 530 bus from the Osler Dr & Edward Hospital stop near Naperville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Naperville and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Northeastern Illinois University station, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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