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

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University 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 Jackson (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

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
Jackson (Red)
20 min
7
Walk to
Roosevelt University
East Ida B. Wells Drive
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by bus

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

51min$2.25

J14

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 & Jeffery (East)
ID 17697
12 min
4
Walk to bus station
Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
ID 5299
30 yd • 1 min
5
J14
Wait for bus
J14
Madison & Jefferson (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
ID 14485
29 min
7
Walk to
Roosevelt University
East Ida B. Wells Drive
180 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University

The distance between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East), Chicago and Roosevelt University, Chicago is approximately 10.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University, Chicago

Roosevelt University is located at East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & Van Buren (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Roosevelt University:

Harrison
Adams/Wabash
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Roosevelt University:

Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Roosevelt University:

Michigan & Van Buren (North)
Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
Michigan & Jackson (North)

Related Routes

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by bus

51min$2.25

J14

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 & Jeffery (East)
ID 17697
12 min
4
Walk to bus station
Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
ID 5299
30 yd • 1 min
5
J14
Wait for bus
J14
Madison & Jefferson (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
ID 14485
29 min
7
Walk to
Roosevelt University
East Ida B. Wells Drive
180 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University?
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 Roosevelt University?
The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Ford City (South) station, which is closest to Roosevelt University in Chicago.
When is the first train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago?
The first train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 6:34 PM.
When is the last bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago?
The last bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago is the Cottage Grove line. It leaves the Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) stop at 9:13 PM.
When is the first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago?
The first Chicago 'L' from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the 79th station at 6:24 PM.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University?
The ride from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University costs $2.25.

Last updated on January 20, 2026

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

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by Chicago 'L' and bus

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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by bus

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

Public transit stations close to Roosevelt University, Chicago

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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University by bus

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What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Roosevelt University?

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

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

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

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