How to get from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train?

From Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois 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 92 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Foster & Central Park (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

75min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois 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
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  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foster & Central Park (East)
    ID 15774
    15 min
  • 10
    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

From Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 226 bus from Lee/Oakton station to Milwaukee Ave & Northwest Hwy/Foster Ave station. Next, take the 92 bus from Milwaukee & Foster (Nw) station to Foster & Central Park (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

73min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois 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 - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Northwest Hwy/Foster Ave
    ID 20789
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Foster (Nw)
    ID 4748
    40 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
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University
The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 12.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station 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 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 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 Foster & Central Park (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Western-Brown
  • Rockwell
  • Kedzie (Brown)

Bus stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Foster & Central Park (West)
  • Foster & Central Park (East)
  • Foster & Monticello (East)
Related Routes

From Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 226 bus from Lee/Oakton station to Milwaukee Ave & Northwest Hwy/Foster Ave station. Next, take the 92 bus from Milwaukee & Foster (Nw) station to Foster & Central Park (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

73min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois 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 - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Northwest Hwy/Foster Ave
    ID 20789
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Foster (Nw)
    ID 4748
    40 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
    14 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 92.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line 92.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University?

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

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

    The ride from Oakton Station to Northeastern Illinois University costs $6.55.

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