How to get from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 87th station to Belmont 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

78min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    87th Red Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    42 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (North)
    ID 11283
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (Ne)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    6 min
  • 9
    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 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 87th Red Line Station (East), Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 21.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Red Line Station (East) 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 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th Red Line Station (East)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Belmont station near 87th Red Line Station (East) to Kimball station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Kimball station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Red Line Station (East) to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Belmont station near 87th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Kimball stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.50.

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