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How to get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago by bus?

By bus

To get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East) station to State & Washington (North) station. Next, take the 4 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Cottage Grove & 58th Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

60min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 4
4
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)
    ID 15282
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 58th Street (South)
    ID 2561
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Garfield (Red) station. Next, take the 55 bus from Garfield Red Line Station (East) station to 55th Street & Ellis (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

48min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 55
55
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (East)
    ID 6524
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    55th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 15193
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago

The distance between John Hancock Center, Chicago and University of Chicago, Chicago is approximately 9.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to John Hancock Center

John Hancock Center is located at 875 N Michigan Ave,Chicago,IL , USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to John Hancock Center:

  • Chicago-Red
  • Grand-Red
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to John Hancock Center:

  • Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Michigan & Chestnut (North)

Public transit stations close to University of Chicago, Chicago

University of Chicago is located at University of Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 5800 S Ellis (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to University of Chicago:

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove

Train stations close to University of Chicago:

  • 63rd St.
  • 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)
  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.

Bus stations close to University of Chicago:

  • 5800 S Ellis (South)
  • Ellis & 57th Street (South)
  • 59th Street & Ellis (West)

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Garfield (Red) station. Next, take the 55 bus from Garfield Red Line Station (East) station to 55th Street & Ellis (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

48min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 55
55
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (East)
    ID 6524
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    55th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 15193
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between John Hancock Center and University of Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago?

    The 66 bus line goes from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East) station near John Hancock Center to State & Washington (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University of Chicago station near University of Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between John Hancock Center and University of Chicago in Chicago by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near John Hancock Center to get to University of Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East) stop near John Hancock Center in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between John Hancock Center and University of Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the University of Chicago stop, which is closest to University of Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago?

    The last train from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the Millennium Station station at 1:12 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago?

    The ride from John Hancock Center to University of Chicago costs $2.25.

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