How to get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 60 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Racine & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

56min$6.55
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (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 & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 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
    7 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 & Central Park (East) to Uic by bus and train via 79, SWS and 7

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 7 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

60min$6.55
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (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 & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 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
    9 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 & Central Park (East) to Uic

The distance between 79th Street & Central Park (East), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 13.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic by bus and train via 79, SWS and 7

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 7 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

60min$6.55
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (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 & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 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
    9 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 & Central Park (East) to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Uic in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Central Park (East) to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Uic in Chicago by bus and train is about 56 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago?

    The first train from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic in Chicago is Southwest Service. It leaves the Wrightwood station at 11:42 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic?

    The ride from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Uic costs $6.55.

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