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How to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th St & Central Ave to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave station to Midway Cta 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

71min$2.00
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 379, ORANGE LINE and 7

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 7 bus from Adams & Wells (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

77min$2.00
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Wells (West)
    ID 80
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Racine (West)
    ID 210
    14 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 St & Central Ave to Uic

The distance between 79th St & Central Ave, Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 16.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th St & Central Ave 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th St & Central Ave

79th St & Central Ave is located at 79th St & Central Ave, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 79th St & Central Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • Midway

Train stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood
  • Oak Lawn

Bus stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • 79th St & Central Ave
  • 79th St & Linder Ave
  • 79th St & State Rd

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 Van Buren & Aberdeen (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uic:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Uic-Halsted
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Uic:

  • Van Buren & Aberdeen (West)
  • Harrison & Throop (West)
  • Harrison & Throop (East)

Alternative route from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus via 379, ORANGE LINE and 7

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 7 bus from Adams & Wells (West) station to Harrison & Racine (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

77min$2.00
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Uic
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Wells (West)
    ID 80
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Racine (West)
    ID 210
    14 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 St & Central Ave to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 379, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 379, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th St & Central Ave and Uic?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic?

    The 379 bus line goes from Midway Cta Station station near 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Midway Cta Station station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank and Uic in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th St & Central Ave to get to Uic?

    Get on the 379 bus from the Midway Cta Station stop near 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th St & Central Ave and Uic?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station station, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic?

    The ride from 79th St & Central Ave to Uic costs $2.00.