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How to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago, take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Jackson (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

41min$2.25
Bus - 55
55
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    55th Street & Western Avenue (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (East)
    ID 6524
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

38min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University

The distance between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East), Chicago and Roosevelt University, Chicago is approximately 9.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 55th Street & Western Avenue (East)

55th Street & Western Avenue (East) is located at 55th Street & Western Avenue (East), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 55th Street & Western Avenue (East):

  • Western (Orange)
  • Ashland/63rd
  • Kedzie (Orange)

Bus stations close to 55th Street & Western Avenue (East):

  • Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South)
  • Western & Garfield (North)
  • 55th Street & Western Avenue (West)

Public transit stations close to Roosevelt University, Chicago

Roosevelt University is located at East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Roosevelt University:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Adams/Wabash
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Roosevelt University:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Roosevelt University:

  • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only)
  • State & Van Buren (South)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

Alternative route from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

38min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 55, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Roosevelt University in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago?

    The 55 bus line goes from Museum Of Science & Industry (East) station near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Garfield Red Line Station (East) station near Roosevelt University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Roosevelt University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to get to Roosevelt University in Chicago?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Museum Of Science & Industry (East) stop near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Roosevelt University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Garfield Red Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Roosevelt University in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 6:27 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University?

    The ride from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Roosevelt University costs $2.25.