How to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West) station to 87th Street Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson-Blue 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 Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

57min$2.25

Leaves from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)
ID 15025
30 yd • 1 min
2
87
Wait for bus
87
87th Street & Western Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
87th Street Red Line Station (West)
ID 15886
8 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
50 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson (Red)
23 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson-Blue
180 yd • 3 min
8

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
Forest Park
9
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Racine
7 min
10
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 87, RED LINE and 60

To get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West) station to 87th Street Red Line Station (West) 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

62min$2.25

Leaves from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)
ID 15025
30 yd • 1 min
2
87
Wait for bus
87
87th Street & Western Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
87th Street Red Line Station (West)
ID 15886
8 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
50 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
23 min
7
Walk to bus station
Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
ID 18126
130 yd • 2 min
8
60
Wait for bus
60
Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
9
Ride to bus station
Racine & Harrison (South)
ID 6366
15 min
10
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
80 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic

The distance between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 13.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) 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 Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South)) 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.

Alternative route from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 87, RED LINE and 60

62min$2.25

Leaves from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
87th Street & Cottage Grove (West)
ID 15025
30 yd • 1 min
2
87
Wait for bus
87
87th Street & Western Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
87th Street Red Line Station (West)
ID 15886
8 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
50 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
23 min
7
Walk to bus station
Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
ID 18126
130 yd • 2 min
8
60
Wait for bus
60
Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
9
Ride to bus station
Racine & Harrison (South)
ID 6366
15 min
10
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
80 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic?
The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 87, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic?
The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 87, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 60.
Is there a direct bus between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Uic in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.
Which bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago?
The 87 bus line goes from 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West) station near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to 87th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till 87th Street & Western Terminal (East) station near Uic in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 57 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to get to Uic in Chicago?
Get on the 87 bus from the 87th Street & Cottage Grove (West) stop near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Uic in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the 87th Street & Western Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.
When is the first train from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago?
The first train from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the 87th St. (Woodruff) station at 7:31 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic?
The ride from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic costs $2.25.

Last updated on May 9, 2026

How to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 87, RED LINE and 60

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Public transit directions from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 87, RED LINE and 60

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