How to get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the 92 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Foster & Central Park (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

54min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foster & Central Park (East)
    ID 15774
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW and 53

To get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Irving Park station. Next, take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Avondale (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

60min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irving Park
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & Avondale (North)
    ID 9131
    340 yd • 4 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
    10 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Pearson St & Prairie Ave, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 11.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois 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 Pearson St & Prairie Ave

Pearson St & Prairie Ave is located at Pearson St & Prairie Ave, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Pearson St & Prairie Ave:

  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Pearson St & Prairie Ave:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Prairie Ave

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 and train via UP-NW and 53

To get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Irving Park station. Next, take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Avondale (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

60min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irving Park
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & Avondale (North)
    ID 9131
    340 yd • 4 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
    10 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 Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 92.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct train between Pearson St & Prairie Ave and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines to #602| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #602| Chicago Otc station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by train and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pearson St & Prairie Ave to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pearson St & Prairie Ave and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the train at the #602| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northeastern Illinois University costs $6.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More