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How to get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

From Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 12 bus from Taylor & Damen (West) station to Roosevelt & Homan (West) station. Next, take the 82 bus from Homan & Roosevelt (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Taylor & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Taylor & Damen (West)
    ID 14205
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Homan (West)
    ID 358
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Homan & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 11225
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kimball & Catalpa (North)
    ID 11290
    51 min
  • 7
    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

From Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Taylor (North) station to Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) 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 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

67min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Damen & Taylor (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Taylor (North)
    ID 8904
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 8929
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-O'Hare
    50 yd • 1 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 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 Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Damen/Polk, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 10.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University

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

From Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Taylor (North) station to Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) 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 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northeastern Illinois University on the Moovit app.

67min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Damen & Taylor (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Taylor (North)
    ID 8904
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 8929
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-O'Hare
    50 yd • 1 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 11271
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Lincolnwood Town Center (North)
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen/Polk and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Taylor & Damen (West) station near Damen/Polk to Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Damen/Polk and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen/Polk to get to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Taylor & Damen (West) stop near Damen/Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen/Polk and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central & Harrison Terminal (North) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Damen/Polk to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.