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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 34 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

154min$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
    20 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 • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from 79th Red Line Station (East) station to 74th 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

169min$6.00
Bus - 75
75
Bus - 8
8
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    74th Street & Damen Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    74th Street & Halsted (West)
    ID 10895
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 74th Street (North)
    ID 5870
    20 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
    43 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
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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 35.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th
  • 87th
  • 69th

Train stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th St. (Chatham)
  • Gresham

Bus stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th Red Line Station (East)
  • Lafayette & 79th Street (South)
  • 79th Street & Lafayette (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 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University by bus and train

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Benedictine University in Lisle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from 79th Red Line Station (East) station to 74th 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

169min$6.00
Bus - 75
75
Bus - 8
8
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Benedictine University
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    74th Street & Damen Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    74th Street & Halsted (West)
    ID 10895
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 74th Street (North)
    ID 5870
    20 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
    43 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Train line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line 8, 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 34 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 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 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 34 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 Howard 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.