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

From Montrose & Central (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago, take the 78 bus from Montrose & Central (East) 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 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

54min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Montrose & Central (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Central (East)
  • 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
    8 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
    34 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 & Central (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Montrose (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

57min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Central & Montrose (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Montrose (North)
    ID 11625
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    36 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 Montrose & Central (East) to Uic

The distance between Montrose & Central (East), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 11.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Central (East) 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 & Central (East) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Central (East)) 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 & Central (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Montrose (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

57min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Central & Montrose (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Montrose (North)
    ID 11625
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    36 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 Montrose & Central (East) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Central (East) 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 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago?

    The 78 bus line goes from Montrose & Marine Drive (West) station near Montrose & Central (East) 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 & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Central (East) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Montrose & Marine Drive (West) stop near Montrose & Central (East) in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The first train from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 12:20 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic in Chicago is Blue Line. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 7:31 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic?

    The ride from Montrose & Central (East) to Uic costs $2.25.

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