How to get from 79th to Ryan Field by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

To get from 79th to Ryan Field in Evanston, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Howard station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Central-Purple station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

85min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Ryan Field
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    79th
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    57 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ryan Field
    Walk to
    Ryan Field
    Ashland Avenue
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th to Ryan Field

The distance between 79th, Evanston and Ryan Field, Evanston is approximately 23.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th to Ryan Field by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 79th

79th is located at 79th, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is 79th Red Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th:

  • 69th
  • 87th

Train stations close to 79th:

  • Gresham
  • 87th St. (Woodruff)
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)

Bus stations close to 79th:

  • 79th Red Line Station (East)
  • State & 79th Street (North)
  • Lafayette & 79th Street (South)

Public transit stations close to Ryan Field, Evanston

Ryan Field is located at Ashland Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Eastwood.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Ryan Field:

  • Central-Purple
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Ryan Field:

  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Ryan Field:

  • Central Street & Eastwood
  • Central Street & Ashland
  • Green Bay / Lincoln

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th to Ryan Field?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th and Ryan Field?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th to Ryan Field?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near 79th in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Ryan Field station near Ryan Field in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th to Ryan Field by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th in Chicago and Ryan Field in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th to get to Ryan Field?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near 79th in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th and Ryan Field?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Ryan Field station, which is closest to Ryan Field in Evanston.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from 79th to Ryan Field?

    The ride from 79th to Ryan Field costs $2.50.

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