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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

57min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
12 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson (Red)
21 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 60

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: 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 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

62min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
12 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
21 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 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 57 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Ellis (West)) 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 60

62min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (West)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Ellis (West)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
12 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
21 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 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic?
The fastest way takes 57 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 62 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, 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 57 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Red Line Station (West) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) to 79th station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till 79th 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 57 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 79th Red Line Station (West) 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 station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.
When is the first train from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago?
The first train from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 7:34 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.

Last updated on June 6, 2026

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

Step by Step

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 60

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic

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Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 60

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

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

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

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