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

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Van Buren St. 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

97min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #308| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    510 yd • 6 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
    21 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
    Mccormick & Pratt (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 & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 21.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The ME train line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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

    The ride from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $6.25.

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