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How to get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train?

From Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 49 bus from Western & Hubbard (North) station to Western & Foster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

158min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (North)
    ID 14527
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.86 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Kimball station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

179min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.12 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Elgin High School, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 40.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin High School 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.

Public transit stations close to Elgin High School

Elgin High School is located at Elgin High School, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Shales Pkwy.

Train stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Chicago St & Shales Pkwy
  • Maroon Dr & Varsity Dr
  • Varsity Dr & Maroon Dr

Public transit stations close to Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Northeastern Illinois University is located at 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Kimball & Catalpa (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Francisco
  • Rockwell
  • Western-Brown

Bus stations close to Northeastern Illinois University:

  • Kimball & Catalpa (South)
  • Kimball & Catalpa (North)
  • Kimball & Balmoral (South)

Related Routes

From Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Kimball station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

179min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
    Walk to
    Northeastern Illinois University
    5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
    1.12 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line MD-W, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line MD-W, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin High School and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 554 bus line goes from Chicago St & Campus Dr station near Elgin High School in Elgin to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin High School in Elgin and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin High School to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 554 bus from the Chicago St & Campus Dr stop near Elgin High School in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin High School and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Elgin High School to Northeastern Illinois University costs $6.55.

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