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

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (West) station to 79th 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 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

59min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 2641
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    10 yd • 1 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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

69min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 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 & Jeffery (East)
    ID 17697
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 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 • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 12.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West)

79th Street & Ellis (West) is located at 79th Street & Ellis (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Ellis (East).

Train stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West):

  • 79th St. (Chatham)
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)
  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)

Bus stations close to 79th Street & Ellis (West):

  • 79th Street & Ellis (East)
  • 79th Street & Greenwood (West)
  • 79th Street & Greenwood (East)

Public transit stations close to Uic, Chicago

Uic is located at 25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Racine & Lexington (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uic:

  • Polk
  • Uic-Halsted
  • Morgan-Lake

Bus stations close to Uic:

  • Racine & Lexington (North)
  • Harrison & Throop (East)
  • Harrison & Throop (West)

Related Routes

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

69min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 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 & Jeffery (East)
    ID 17697
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 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 • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (West) 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 59 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to 79th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till 79th Red Line Station (West) station near Uic in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 59 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (West) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

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

    The last train from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 6:34 PM.

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

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

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