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

From Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic in Chicago, take the 78 bus from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

63min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)
    ID 11306
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    10 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 86, 81W and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 86 bus from Wright College (West Entrance) (North) station to Nagle & Gunnison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81W bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - 81W
81W
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Wright College (West Entrance) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wright College (West Entrance) (North)
    ID 15564
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nagle & Gunnison (North)
    ID 15763
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gunnison & Nagle (East)
    ID 9551
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic

The distance between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 13.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West)) and destination (Uic), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 86, 81W and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 86 bus from Wright College (West Entrance) (North) station to Nagle & Gunnison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81W bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - 81W
81W
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Wright College (West Entrance) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wright College (West Entrance) (North)
    ID 15564
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nagle & Gunnison (North)
    ID 15763
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gunnison & Nagle (East)
    ID 9551
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    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 Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 81W, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Uic?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station near Uic in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to get to Uic?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) stop near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Uic?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Uic costs $2.25.

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