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How to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 53 bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

132min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Orange)
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski Orange Line Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North)
    ID 17323
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to 76th Ford City Dr & Cicero (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 63 bus and finally take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 63rd Street (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

141min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Bus - 63
63
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    76th Ford City Dr & Cicero (West)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    63rd Street & Cicero (East)
    ID 3378
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 14603
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 63rd Street (North)
    ID 4712
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North)
    ID 17323
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between 87th St & Central Ave, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 20.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St & Central Ave 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 St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th St & Central Ave) 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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From 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to 76th Ford City Dr & Cicero (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 63 bus and finally take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 63rd Street (North) station to Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

141min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Bus - 63
63
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    76th Ford City Dr & Cicero (West)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    63rd Street & Cicero (East)
    ID 3378
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 14603
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 63rd Street (North)
    ID 4712
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Bryn Mawr (North)
    ID 17323
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 385, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 53.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 385, Bus line 63, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St & Central Ave and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 385 bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Midway Cta Station station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St & Central Ave to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 385 bus from the 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) stop near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St & Central Ave and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from 87th St & Central Ave to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.00.

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