How to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Union (East) station to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

35min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 79th Street & Union (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Union (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 & Perry (East)
    ID 2772
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College

The distance between 79th Street & Union (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 9.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Union (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

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

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Perry (East) station near 79th Street & Union (East) to 79th station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Union (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Union (East) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Perry (East) stop near 79th Street & Union (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Union (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the 79th station at 11:24 PM.

  • When is the first train from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first train from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Rock Island. It leaves the Gresham station at 12:13 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from 79th Street & Union (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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