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

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

To get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Lawndale (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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

66min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Lawndale (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Lawndale (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
33 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)
23 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, 52A and ORANGE LINE

To get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) station to 79th Street & Kedzie (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52A bus and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Kedzie (Orange) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

70min$2.25

52A

Leaves from 79th Street & Lawndale (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Lawndale (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Kedzie (East)
ID 2737
4 min
4
Walk to bus station
Kedzie & 79th Street (North)
ID 9998
20 yd • 1 min
5
52A
Wait for bus
52A
Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne)
6
Ride to bus station
Kedzie Orange Line Station
ID 17538
22 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Kedzie (Orange)
80 yd • 1 min
8

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
9
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
27 min
10
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

The distance between 79th Street & Lawndale (East), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 14.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Lawndale (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, 52A and ORANGE LINE

70min$2.25

52A

Leaves from 79th Street & Lawndale (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Lawndale (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Kedzie (East)
ID 2737
4 min
4
Walk to bus station
Kedzie & 79th Street (North)
ID 9998
20 yd • 1 min
5
52A
Wait for bus
52A
Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne)
6
Ride to bus station
Kedzie Orange Line Station
ID 17538
22 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Kedzie (Orange)
80 yd • 1 min
8

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
9
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
27 min
10
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 & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 52A, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Lawndale (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 1 hr 6 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Lawndale (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 & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 79th Street & Lawndale (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Lawndale (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 & Lawndale (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Lawndale (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.
When is the last train from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The last train from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Southwest Service line. It leaves the Wrightwood station at 4:44 PM.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

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

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

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Alternative route from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, 52A and ORANGE LINE

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, 52A and ORANGE LINE

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