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

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 92 bus from Berwyn & Broadway station to Foster & St. Louis (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

105min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Berwyn
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berwyn & Broadway
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foster & St. Louis (West)
    ID 4821
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and BROWN LINE

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to Kimball station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

102min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    39 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.12 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 22.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (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 & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Ellis (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and BROWN LINE

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to Kimball station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

102min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    39 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.12 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 92.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (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 45 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till 79th Red Line Station (West) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) stop near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (West) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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

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

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