How to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station to 79th Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

59min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (East)
ID 17097
25 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
130 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
24 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

58min$2.25

Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th & Western Terminal
230 yd • 3 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
20 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
90 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
25 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College

The distance between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 12.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington 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 & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Western Terminal (East)) and destination (Harold Washington 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

58min$2.25

Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th & Western Terminal
230 yd • 3 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
20 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
90 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
25 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?
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 & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College 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 & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to 79th Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th Red Line Station (East) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 59 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on May 16, 2026

How to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

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Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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