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How to get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

From Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by bus

To get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the 21 bus from Cermak/Central station to Cermak & Central Park (East) station. Next, take the 82 bus from Central Park & Cermak (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

85min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from Cermak/Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Central
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Central Park (East)
    ID 17187
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Park & Cermak (North)
    ID 11215
    10 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
    59 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 Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Central Park station. Next, take the 82 bus from Central Park & Ogden (Pink Line) (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

83min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 54th/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Park & Ogden (Pink Line) (North)
    ID 11216
    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
    58 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
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Public transit directions from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University

The distance between Cermak/Central, Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago is approximately 12.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Central Park station. Next, take the 82 bus from Central Park & Ogden (Pink Line) (North) station to Kimball & Catalpa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

83min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Northeastern Illinois University
Leaves from 54th/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Park & Ogden (Pink Line) (North)
    ID 11216
    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
    58 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak/Central and Northeastern Illinois University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The 21 bus line goes from Cermak/Central station near Cermak/Central in Cicero to 25th Street & Michigan (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 25th Street & Michigan (East) station near Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University by bus?

    The total travel time between Cermak/Central in Cicero and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak/Central to get to Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Cermak/Central stop near Cermak/Central in Cicero.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak/Central and Northeastern Illinois University?

    Get off the bus at the 25th Street & Michigan (East) stop, which is closest to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University?

    The ride from Cermak/Central to Northeastern Illinois University costs $2.25.