How to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by bus?

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by bus

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Harrison (North) station. Next, take the 7 bus from Harrison & Western (East) station to Harrison/Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

48min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Garfield (North)
ID 8331
30 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & Harrison (North)
ID 8373
26 min
4
Walk to bus station
Harrison & Western (East)
ID 188
30 yd • 1 min
5
7
Wait for bus
7
Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
6
Ride to bus station
Harrison/Racine
15 min
7
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
60 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

45min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Garfield (North)
ID 8331
30 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
ID 17890
27 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
110 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Racine
6 min
7
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic

The distance between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 7.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

45min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Garfield (North)
ID 8331
30 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
ID 17890
27 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
110 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Racine
6 min
7
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic?
The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 7.
What is the alternative route to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic?
The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Uic in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.
Which bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic in Chicago?
The X49 bus line goes from Western & Garfield (North) station near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Uic in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic in Chicago by bus?
The total travel time between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Uic in Chicago by bus is about 48 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to get to Uic in Chicago?
Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Garfield (North) stop near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Uic in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic?
The ride from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by bus?

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by bus

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From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

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