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

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

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) 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

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
ID 2632
30 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
7 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
10 yd • 1 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 & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, X4 and GREEN LINE

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 & St. Lawrence (East) station to 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X4 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from East 63rd-Cottage Grove station to State/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

51min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)
ID 2785
2 min
4
Walk to bus station
Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
ID 2478
30 yd • 1 min
5
X4
Wait for bus
X4
Columbus & Randolph (North)
6
Ride to bus station
Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
ID 17572
11 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
20 yd • 1 min
8

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
9
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
State/Lake
28 min
10
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
90 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College

The distance between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 10.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

79th

Train stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

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

Bus stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
79th Street & Langley (East)
79th Street & Eberhart (East)

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 Wacker (Upper) & State (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

Lake (Red)
Washington/Wabash
Clark/Lake

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

Wacker (Upper) & State (East)
State & Lake (North)
State & Lake (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, X4 and GREEN LINE

51min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)
ID 2785
2 min
4
Walk to bus station
Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
ID 2478
30 yd • 1 min
5
X4
Wait for bus
X4
Columbus & Randolph (North)
6
Ride to bus station
Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
ID 17572
11 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
20 yd • 1 min
8

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
9
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
State/Lake
28 min
10
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
90 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line X4, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West) station near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Ford City (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Ford City (South) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 38 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West) stop near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Ford City (South) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
When is the last bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The last bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Cottage Grove line. It leaves the Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) stop at 8:43 PM.
When is the first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the 79th station at 6:24 PM.
When is the first train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The first train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 6:34 PM.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on January 17, 2026

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

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

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Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, X4 and GREEN LINE

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

Public transit stations close to Harold Washington College, Chicago

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, X4 and GREEN LINE

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Which bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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When is the last bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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