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How to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (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 & 51st Street (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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    50 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
    41 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 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
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & 51st Street (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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    45 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 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
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 13.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (51st Street & Western Avenue (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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 82

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & 51st Street (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 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    45 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 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
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st Street & Western Avenue (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 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & 51st Street (North) station near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & 51st Street (North) stop near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.

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