How to get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 48 bus from Damen & 51st Street (North) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Uic on the Moovit app.

51min$2.25

Leaves from Damen & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Damen & 51st Street (North)
2
48
Wait for bus
48
Western Orange Line Station (South)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
7 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
60 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
18 min
7
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Jackson-Blue
110 yd • 2 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

Public transit directions from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic

The distance between Damen & 51st Street (North), Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 10.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen & 51st Street (North) 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 Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Damen & 51st Street (North)) 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.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic?
The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 48, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Damen & 51st Street (North) 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 51 min.
Which bus line goes from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic in Chicago?
The 48 bus line goes from Western Orange Line Station near Damen & 51st Street (North) to Western (Orange) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Western (Orange) station near Uic in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Damen & 51st Street (North) and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 51 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Damen & 51st Street (North) to get to Uic in Chicago?
Get on the 48 bus from the Western Orange Line Station near Damen & 51st Street (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen & 51st Street (North) and Uic in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Western (Orange) station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic?
The ride from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic costs $2.25.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Uic

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