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How to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central & North Ave (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (East) station to North Ave & Cicero (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Cicero (Blue) 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 - 72
72
Bus - 54
54
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from North Ave & Central (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (East)
    ID 15011
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Cicero (East)
    ID 870
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cicero & North Ave (South)
    ID 10228
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Cta Blue Line
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cicero (Blue)
    10 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
    Racine
    16 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

Alternative route from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 72 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago, take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (East) station to North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen-O'Hare station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

61min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from North Ave & Central (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (East)
    ID 15011
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 898
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-O'Hare
    70 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
    19 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
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Public transit directions from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic

The distance between Central & North Ave (North), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 8.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & North Ave (North) 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.

Alternative route from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 72 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago, take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (East) station to North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen-O'Hare station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

61min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from North Ave & Central (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (East)
    ID 15011
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 898
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-O'Hare
    70 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
    19 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 54, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 72, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & North Ave (North) and Uic in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago?

    The 72 bus line goes from North Ave & Central (East) station near Central & North Ave (North) to North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw) station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Central & North Ave (North) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & North Ave (North) to get to Uic in Chicago?

    Get on the 72 bus from the North Ave & Central (East) stop near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central & North Ave (North) and Uic in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the North Ave & Clark Terminal (Sw) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago?

    The first train from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic in Chicago is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Hanson Park station at 11:49 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic?

    The ride from Central & North Ave (North) to Uic costs $2.25.