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How to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Street & Halsted (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Halsted Street station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

181min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 8
8
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Halsted (West)
    ID 17349
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 79th Street (North)
    ID 17510
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    50 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

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 79, 28 and BNSF

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Stony Island (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

194min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 28
28
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Stony Island (East)
    ID 2795
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 35.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lisle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train via 79, 28 and BNSF

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Stony Island (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Lisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

194min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 28
28
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Stony Island (East)
    ID 2795
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 8, Train line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 28, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University?

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Halsted (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Halsted (West) station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Benedictine University?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Halsted (West) station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Benedictine University costs $6.00.

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