How to get from 79th to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

To get from 79th to Terminal 1 in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Lake (Red) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington-Blue station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

79min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
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
    Lake (Red)
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th to Terminal 1 in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Red Line Station (West) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th to Terminal 1

The distance between 79th, Chicago and Terminal 1, Chicago is approximately 27.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 79th

79th is located at 79th, Chicago 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 Terminal 1, Chicago

Terminal 1 is located at Departures Terminal 1, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rosemont.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare

Train stations close to Terminal 1:

  • Rosemont
  • Schiller Park
  • Bensenville

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
  • Terminal 2 Lower Level

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th to Terminal 1 in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Red Line Station (West) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th and Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th to Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near 79th to Lake (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Terminal 1 station near Terminal 1 in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th to Terminal 1 in Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th and Terminal 1 in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th to get to Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    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 Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Terminal 1 station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from 79th to Terminal 1?

    The ride from 79th to Terminal 1 costs $2.50.

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