How to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station 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 2 hr 14 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 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
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (Ne)
  • 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Ottawa/Chicago, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 48.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ottawa/Chicago) and destination (Northeastern Illinois University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Train line LINCOLN SERVICE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct train between Ottawa/Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet to Chicago Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ottawa/Chicago to Northeastern Illinois University by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ottawa/Chicago to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ottawa/Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

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