How to get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 10 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Benedictine University on the Moovit app.

190min$12.75
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lisle
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benedictine University
    Walk to
    Benedictine University
    Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
    2.4 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University

The distance between 79th Street & Central Park (East), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Central Park (East) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Central Park (East)) and destination (Benedictine University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Benedictine University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago to Wrightwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wrightwood station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Central Park (East) to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) stop near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wrightwood station, which is closest to Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Benedictine University costs $12.75.

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