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 57 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

57min$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 • 1 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

61min$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
    80 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 57 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & Central Park (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Street & Central Park (East):

  • Midway

Train stations close to 79th Street & Central Park (East):

  • Wrightwood
  • Oak Lawn
  • Ashburn

Bus stations close to 79th Street & Central Park (East):

  • 79th Street & Central Park (West)
  • 79th Street & St. Louis (East)
  • 79th Street & Lawndale (West)

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 Harrison/Racine.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uic:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Polk
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Uic:

  • Harrison/Racine
  • Racine & Lexington (South)
  • Racine & Lexington (North)

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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

61min$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
    80 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 57 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 61 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 57 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 57 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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