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How to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Sox-35th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
Leaves from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 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
    Sox-35th
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 29 bus from State & Garfield (North) station to State & 32nd Street (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

52min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Garfield & Ashland (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield & State (West)
    ID 10586
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Garfield (North)
    ID 2309
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 32nd Street (North)
    ID 2333
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

The distance between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West), Chicago and Illinois Institute Of Technology, Chicago is approximately 10.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology 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 & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)) and destination (Illinois Institute Of Technology), 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.

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 29 bus from State & Garfield (North) station to State & 32nd Street (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

52min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Garfield & Ashland (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield & State (West)
    ID 10586
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Garfield (North)
    ID 2309
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 32nd Street (North)
    ID 2333
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 55, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Red Line Station (West) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to 79th station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th station near Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to get to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Red Line Station (West) stop near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th station, which is closest to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?

    The first train from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Cheltenham (79th St.) station at 12:46 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The ride from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology costs $2.25.