How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Wilson station. Next, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station to Lawrence & Central Park (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

51min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 81
81
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale Red Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)
    ID 4941
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 22 bus from Clark & Ridge (South) station to Clark & Wilson (South) station. Next, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Clark (West) station to Lawrence & Central Park (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

72min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 81
81
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Clark & Ridge (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Ridge (South)
    ID 17155
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Wilson (South)
    ID 15519
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Clark (West)
    ID 4947
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 6.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University 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 Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Thorndale
  • Granville
  • Bryn Mawr

Train stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

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 & Balmoral (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Kimball
  • Kedzie (Brown)
  • Francisco

Bus stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Kimball & Balmoral (South)
  • Kimball & Catalpa (South)
  • Kimball & Catalpa (North)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 22 bus from Clark & Ridge (South) station to Clark & Wilson (South) station. Next, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Clark (West) station to Lawrence & Central Park (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

72min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 81
81
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Clark & Ridge (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Ridge (South)
    ID 17155
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Wilson (South)
    ID 15519
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Clark (West)
    ID 4947
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Wilson station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilson station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Wilson stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.50.

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