How to get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

By bus

To get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Chicago (North) station to Western & Lawrence (North) station. Next, take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Western (West) station to Lawrence & Central Park (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

66min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 81
81
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Western & Chicago (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Western (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (North)
    ID 14592
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Western (West)
    ID 3794
    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
    7 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

Alternative route by bus via 66 and 53

To get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Western (West) station to Chicago & Pulaski (West) station. Next, take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Chicago (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Chicago & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Western (West)
    ID 15203
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Pulaski (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Pulaski (West)
    ID 648
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & Chicago (North)
    ID 9101
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North)
    ID 17323
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Chicago & Western (East), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 7.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago & Western (East)

Chicago & Western (East) is located at Chicago & Western (East), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Campbell (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago & Western (East):

  • Division
  • California-Green
  • Damen-O'Hare

Train stations close to Chicago & Western (East):

  • Kedzie
  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago & Western (East):

  • Chicago & Campbell (West)
  • Chicago & Campbell (East)
  • Chicago & Oakley (East)

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

Alternative route by bus via 66 and 53

To get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Western (West) station to Chicago & Pulaski (West) station. Next, take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Chicago (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Chicago & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Western (West)
    ID 15203
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Pulaski (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Pulaski (West)
    ID 648
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & Chicago (North)
    ID 9101
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North)
    ID 17323
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago & Western (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Chicago & Western (East) to Western & Lawrence (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Northeastern Illinois University station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago & Western (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago & Western (East) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop near Chicago & Western (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago & Western (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

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

  • When is the first train from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago is Milwaukee North. It leaves the Western Ave station at 7:34 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Chicago & Western (East) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.

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