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

From Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Wabash (West) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

70min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 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
    39 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
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via J14, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Madison & Dearborn/State (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    110 yd • 2 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
    18 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 (North)
  • 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
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University
The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 12.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (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.
Public transit stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West)

Balbo & Columbus (West) is located at Balbo & Columbus (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (South)
Public transit stations close to Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Northeastern Illinois University is located at 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Foster & Monticello (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Rockwell
  • Western-Brown
  • Francisco

Bus stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Foster & Monticello (West)
  • Foster & Monticello (East)
  • Foster & Central Park (West)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via J14, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Madison & Dearborn/State (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    110 yd • 2 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
    18 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 (North)
  • 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
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Columbus (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 10 min.

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

    The 28 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 28 bus from the Michigan & Balbo (North) stop near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago is Brown Line. It leaves the Adams/Wabash station at 7:26 PM.

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

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.

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