How to get from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Main St & 7th 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 552 bus from Main St & 8th St station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 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 26 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Main St & 7th St may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

206min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 552
552
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Main St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 8th St
    ID 16739
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 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 • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Main St & 7th St, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 55.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St & 7th 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main St & 7th St) 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 Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 552, Train line MD-W, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St & 7th 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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 552 bus line goes from Main St & 8th St station near Main St & 7th St in West Dundee to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Main St & 7th St in West Dundee and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St & 7th St to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 552 bus from the Main St & 8th St stop near Main St & 7th St in West Dundee.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St & 7th St and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Main St & 7th St to Northeastern Illinois University costs $11.25.

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