How to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Benedictine University on the Moovit app.

157min$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
    60 yd • 1 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 • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University

The distance between 79th Red Line Station (East), Lisle and Benedictine University, Lisle is approximately 35.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Red Line Station (East)) and destination (Benedictine University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 37 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roosevelt station near Benedictine University in Lisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago and Benedictine University in Lisle by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Red Line Station (East) to get to Benedictine University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Benedictine University?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University?

    The ride from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University costs $6.25.

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