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How to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

119min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

105min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    1.29 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 23.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Colfax (West)) and destination (Dominican 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.

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

105min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    1.29 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Dominican University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University?

    The ME train line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago to #312| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #312| Millennium Station station near Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the ME train from the Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Dominican University?

    Get off the train at the #312| Millennium Station stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Dominican University costs $6.55.