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

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 8A bus from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station to Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

38min$2.25
Bus - 8A
8A
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South)
    ID 3680
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    230 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
    Lake (Red)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Halsted (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 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

45min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Halsted (East)
    ID 2762
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 17097
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    20 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
    Lake (Red)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 10.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted & 79th Street 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.

Public transit stations close to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East):

  • 79th
  • 87th
  • 69th

Train stations close to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East):

  • Brainerd
  • Gresham

Bus stations close to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East):

  • Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West)
  • 79th Street & Halsted (East)
  • Halsted & 79th Street (North)

Public transit stations close to Harold Washington College, Chicago

Harold Washington College is located at East Lake Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Washington/Wabash
  • Clark/Lake
  • Lake (Red)

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago)
  • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only)
  • Michigan & South Water (South)

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Halsted (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 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

45min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Halsted (East)
    ID 2762
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 17097
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    20 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
    Lake (Red)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 8A, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Halsted & 79th Street 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 38 min.

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

    The 8A bus line goes from Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) station near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get on the 8A bus from the Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) stop near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Perry & 79th Street Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the 79th station at 6:24 PM.

  • When is the last train from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The last train from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Rock Island line. It leaves the Gresham station at 5:37 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.