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How to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 82 bus from Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

107min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Madison (North)
    ID 2188
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (North)
    ID 11283
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    6 min
  • 10
    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

Alternative route from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 26, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    18 min
  • 10
    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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 79th Street & South Shore (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 22.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & South Shore (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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & South Shore (West)) and destination (Northeastern Illinois University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 26, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    18 min
  • 10
    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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 26, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 26, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & South Shore (West) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) stop near 79th Street & South Shore (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.