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How to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

From Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 78 bus from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station to Montrose & Kimball (East) station. Next, take the 82 bus from Kimball & Montrose (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

28min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Montrose Blue Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose & Kimball (East)
    ID 11338
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Montrose (North)
    ID 11279
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Devon & Kedzie Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Belmont-Blue station. Next, take the 82 bus from Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

36min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Montrose-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Devon & Kedzie Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Montrose Blue Line Station (East), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 3.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose Blue Line Station (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.

Bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose Blue Line Station (East)) and destination (Northeastern Illinois University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

From Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Belmont-Blue station. Next, take the 82 bus from Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

36min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Montrose-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Devon & Kedzie Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose Blue Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 78 bus line goes from Montrose & Marine Drive (West) station near Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Montrose & Kimball (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montrose & Kimball (East) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Montrose Blue Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Montrose & Marine Drive (West) stop near Montrose Blue Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose Blue Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose & Kimball (East) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.