How to get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 81st St 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 8 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Harlem Ave & 81st St may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

128min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 53
53
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 81st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 81st St
    ID 13308
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    23 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
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Public transit directions from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Harlem Ave & 81st St, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 21.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem Ave & 81st St 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harlem Ave & 81st St) 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 386, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem Ave & 81st St 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 386 bus line goes from Harlem Ave & 81st St station near Harlem Ave & 81st St in Bridgeview 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Harlem Ave & 81st St in Bridgeview and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem Ave & 81st St to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 386 bus from the Harlem Ave & 81st St stop near Harlem Ave & 81st St in Bridgeview.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem Ave & 81st St 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.00.

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