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How to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

155min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 18
18
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th Street & Western (West)
    ID 6823
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Lafayette (West) station to 79th & Western Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

166min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Lafayette (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Lafayette (West)
    ID 2642
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University

The distance between Lafayette & 79th Street (South), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 35.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lisle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South)

Lafayette & 79th Street (South) is located at Lafayette & 79th Street (South), Lisle and the nearest public transit station is 79th Red Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • 87th
  • 69th
  • 79th

Train stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • Gresham
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)

Bus stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • 79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 79th Street & Lafayette (West)
  • 79th Red Line Station (West)

Public transit stations close to Benedictine University, Lisle

Benedictine University is located at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532, Lisle and the nearest public transit station is Lisle.

Train stations close to Benedictine University:

  • Lisle
  • Naperville

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Lafayette (West) station to 79th & Western Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

166min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Lafayette (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Lafayette (West)
    ID 2642
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Howard station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Benedictine University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University?

    The ride from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Benedictine University costs $6.25.