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How to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Fullerton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

59min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Depaul 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 Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, J14 and BROWN LINE

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Fullerton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

77min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Depaul 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 & Jeffery (East)
    ID 17697
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 14.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West)

79th Street & Ellis (West) is located at 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Ellis (East).

Train stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West):

  • 79th St. (Chatham)
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)
  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)

Bus stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West):

  • 79th Street & Ellis (East)
  • 79th Street & Greenwood (West)
  • 79th Street & Greenwood (East)

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Seminary (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Fullerton

Train stations close to Depaul University:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Fullerton & Seminary (West)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (East)
  • Fullerton & Racine (East)

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, J14 and BROWN LINE

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Fullerton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

77min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Depaul 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 & Jeffery (East)
    ID 17697
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th Red Line Station (West) station near Depaul University in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Depaul University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 59 min.

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

    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 Depaul University in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (West) station, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Depaul University costs $2.25.