How to get from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Cermak (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

69min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Western & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (Ne)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    19 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 Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Cermak & Western (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 10.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak & Western (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 Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak & Western (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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak & Western (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 9 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Cermak (North) station near Cermak & Western (West) to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western Blue Line Station (North) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Cermak & Western (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Cermak (North) stop near Cermak & Western (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western Blue Line Station (North) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Cermak & Western (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.

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