How to get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

From 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (West) station to Ford City (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 82 bus from 31st Street & Pulaski (East) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

126min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 53
53
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (West)
    ID 2684
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ford City (South)
    ID 18294
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ford City (South)
    ID 18782
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st/Pulaski
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 7445
    40 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
    64 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 & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 79th Street & Central Park (East), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 21.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Central Park (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 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the bus schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Central Park (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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 53, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Central Park (West) station near 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Ford City (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ford City (South) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Central Park (West) stop near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ford City (South) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.

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