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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

37min$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

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

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago: 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 $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

45min$2.50

Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
0.77 mi • 17 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
23 min
4
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 4 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 37 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College

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

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

45min$2.50

Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
0.77 mi • 17 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
23 min
4
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 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 37 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 45 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED 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 37 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 37 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 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 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 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 February 21, 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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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L'

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

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College

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

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?

What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?

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

Which bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to 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'?

Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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

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

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

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

How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Harold Washington College?

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