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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the 92 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Foster & St. Louis (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

54min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 92
92
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foster & St. Louis (East)
    ID 4770
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park 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 $6.25.

68min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    19 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 Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 11.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park 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 $6.25.

68min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    19 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 92.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to #632| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #632| Chicago Otc station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by train and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the train at the #632| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northeastern Illinois University costs $6.00.