How to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Union (East) station to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 60 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Racine & Harrison (South) 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 79th Street & Union (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

54min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Union (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Union (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Perry (East)
    ID 2772
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Racine & Harrison (South)
    ID 6366
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    80 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

To get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Union (East) station to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Union (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Union (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Perry (East)
    ID 2772
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Racine (West)
    ID 210
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic

The distance between 79th Street & Union (East), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 12.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Union (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 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Union (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 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

To get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Union (East) station to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Union (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Union (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Perry (East)
    ID 2772
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Racine (West)
    ID 210
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Union (East) 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 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Union (East) to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till 79th Street & Perry (East) station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Union (East) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Union (East) to get to Uic in Chicago?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Union (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Union (East) and Uic in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Perry (East) stop, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago?

    The last train from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic in Chicago is the Rock Island line. It leaves the Gresham station at 6:37 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic?

    The ride from 79th Street & Union (East) to Uic costs $2.25.

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