How to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Montrose & Western (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

49min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

50min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic

The distance between Montrose & Western (West), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 9.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic 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 Montrose & Western (West)

Montrose & Western (West) is located at Montrose & Western (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Montrose (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Montrose & Western (West):

  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Damen (Brown)
  • Western-Brown

Bus stations close to Montrose & Western (West):

  • Western & Montrose (North)
  • Western & Montrose (South)
  • Montrose & Western (East)

Public transit stations close to Uic, Chicago

Uic is located at 25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Racine & Lexington (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uic:

  • Morgan-Lake
  • Racine
  • Uic-Halsted

Bus stations close to Uic:

  • Racine & Lexington (South)
  • Racine & Lexington (North)
  • Racine & Cabrini (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

50min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Western (West) and Uic in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Montrose (South) station near Montrose & Western (West) to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Uic in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Western (West) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Western (West) to get to Uic in Chicago?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Montrose (South) stop near Montrose & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Western (West) and Uic in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago?

    The first train from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Ravenswood station at 6:32 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic?

    The ride from Montrose & Western (West) to Uic costs $2.25.

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