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How to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic by bus?

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic by bus

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the 60 bus from Madison & Wabash (West) station to Racine & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

66min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Racine & Harrison (South)
    ID 6366
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    80 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (East) station to 79th Street & Exchange (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the 60 bus from Michigan & Washington (South) station to Racine & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

68min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Train - MEME
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (East)
    ID 17354
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Exchange (East)
    ID 2811
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 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
    17 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
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 13.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic

To check the bus schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Colfax (West)) and destination (Uic), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (East) station to 79th Street & Exchange (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the 60 bus from Michigan & Washington (South) station to Racine & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

68min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Train - MEME
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (East)
    ID 17354
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Exchange (East)
    ID 2811
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 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
    17 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line ME, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Uic in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Uic in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

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

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

  • When is the first train from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago?

    The first train from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Cheltenham (79th St.) station at 12:10 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic?

    The ride from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Uic costs $2.25.