How to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus?

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the 29 bus from State & 79th Street (North) station to State & 32nd Street (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

47min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
11 min
4
Walk to bus station
State & 79th Street (North)
ID 15867
90 yd • 2 min
5
29
Wait for bus
29
Navy Pier Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
State & 32nd Street (North)
ID 2333
32 min
7
Walk to
Illinois Institute Of Technology
South State Street
90 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 31 bus from Sox-35th Red Line Station (East) station to State & 32nd Street (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

40min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
11 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
Sox-35th
12 min
7
Walk to bus station
Sox-35th Red Line Station (East)
ID 7680
10 yd • 1 min
8
31
Wait for bus
31
33rd Place & Rhodes (West)
9
Ride to bus station
State & 32nd Street (North)
ID 2333
4 min
10
Walk to
Illinois Institute Of Technology
South State Street
90 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and Illinois Institute Of Technology, Chicago is approximately 7.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

To check the bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (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 & Ellis (West)) and destination (Illinois Institute Of Technology), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

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

40min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
11 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
Sox-35th
12 min
7
Walk to bus station
Sox-35th Red Line Station (East)
ID 7680
10 yd • 1 min
8
31
Wait for bus
31
33rd Place & Rhodes (West)
9
Ride to bus station
State & 32nd Street (North)
ID 2333
4 min
10
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 & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?
The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 29.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?
The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 31.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 79th Red Line Station (West) station near Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by bus?
The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by bus is about 47 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to get to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (West) stop, which is closest to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.
When is the last bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
The last bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago is the Cottage Grove line. It leaves the Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) stop at 9:13 PM.
When is the last train from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago?
The last train from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 6:34 PM.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?
The ride from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus?

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus

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

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

Bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

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

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