How to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

51min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
ID 2632
30 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
7 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
16 min
10
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 & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

53min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
ID 2632
30 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
7 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)
20 min
7
Walk to bus station
Adams & State (West)
ID 4732
70 yd • 1 min
8
7
Wait for bus
7
Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
9
Ride to bus station
Harrison & Racine (West)
ID 210
18 min
10
Walk to
Uic
25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
70 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic

The distance between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 12.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) 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.

Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 7 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

53min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
ID 2632
30 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
Ford City (South)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Red Line Station (West)
ID 2641
7 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)
20 min
7
Walk to bus station
Adams & State (West)
ID 4732
70 yd • 1 min
8
7
Wait for bus
7
Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
9
Ride to bus station
Harrison & Racine (West)
ID 210
18 min
10
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 & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic?
The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 60.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic?
The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 7.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Uic in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West) station near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Ford City (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Ford City (South) station near Uic in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 51 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to get to Uic in Chicago?
Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & St. Lawrence (West) stop near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Uic in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Ford City (South) stop, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.
When is the last train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago?
The last train from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the 79th St. (Chatham) station at 6:34 PM.
How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic?
The ride from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic

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Alternative route from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79, RED LINE and 7

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