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How to get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 549 bus from South St & Depaul Dr station to Elgin Terminal 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

203min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 549
549
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from South St & Depaul Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Depaul Dr
    ID 17613
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 549549
    Wait for bus
    549
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    77 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

From Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train

To get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 549 bus from South St & Depaul Dr station to Elgin Terminal 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 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

189min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 549
549
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from South St & Depaul Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Depaul Dr
    ID 17613
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 549549
    Wait for bus
    549
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    64 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
    35 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
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Public transit directions from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Randall Rd & South St, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 53.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Randall Rd & South St 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.

From Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University by bus and train

To get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 549 bus from South St & Depaul Dr station to Elgin Terminal 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 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

189min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 549
549
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from South St & Depaul Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Depaul Dr
    ID 17613
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 549549
    Wait for bus
    549
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    64 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
    35 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 549, Train line MD-W, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 549, Train line MD-W, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Randall Rd & South St and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 549 bus line goes from South St & Depaul Dr station near Randall Rd & South St in Elgin to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3 station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Randall Rd & South St in Elgin and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Randall Rd & South St to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 549 bus from the South St & Depaul Dr stop near Randall Rd & South St in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Randall Rd & South St and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 3 station, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Randall Rd & South St to Northeastern Illinois University costs $11.25.