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How to get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by bus and train?

From River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by bus and train

To get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf/River station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

62min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from Golf/River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf/River
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 208 bus from Golf/River station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

64min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from Golf/River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf/River
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University

The distance between River Rd & Golf Rd, Chicago and Roosevelt University, Chicago is approximately 19.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 208 bus from Golf/River station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

64min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Roosevelt University
Leaves from Golf/River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf/River
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roosevelt University
    Walk to
    Roosevelt University
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW, Bus line J14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Rd & Golf Rd and Roosevelt University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf/River station near River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Roosevelt University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines and Roosevelt University in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Rd & Golf Rd to get to Roosevelt University?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf/River stop near River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Rd & Golf Rd and Roosevelt University?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Roosevelt University in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University?

    The last train from River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines to Roosevelt University in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 4:31 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University?

    The ride from River Rd & Golf Rd to Roosevelt University costs $8.30.