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Cheltenham (79th St.) station trip planner

Cheltenham (79th St.) station - Wednesday schedule

LineDirectionTime
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)5:10 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)6:47 AM
NCSAntioch6:58 AM
NCSAntioch7:20 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)7:27 AM
NCSAntioch7:41 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)7:49 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)8:11 AM
NCSAntioch8:15 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)8:42 AM
NCSAntioch8:53 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)9:17 AM
NCSAntioch9:26 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)9:52 AM
NCSAntioch10:26 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)10:52 AM
NCSAntioch11:26 AM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)11:52 AM
NCSAntioch12:26 PM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)12:52 PM
NCSAntioch1:26 PM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)1:52 PM
NCSAntioch2:26 PM
MD-NChicago Union Station (South)2:52 PM
NCSAntioch3:26 PM

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Bus stations near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago

  • 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West),1 min walk,
  • S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North),4 min walk,

Train stations near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago

  • South Shore,3 min walk,

Bus lines to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago

  • 79,79th Street & Western Terminal (East),
  • 5,95th Street Red Line Station (West),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 26,Chicago & Fairbanks (East),
  • 71,Torrence & 112th Street Terminal (East),
  • 95,69th Red Line Station (West),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Cheltenham (79th St.)?

    The closest stations to Cheltenham (79th St.) are:

    • 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) is 39 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • South Shore is 240 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North) is 338 yards away, 4 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Cheltenham (79th St.)?

    These Bus lines stop near Cheltenham (79th St.): 5, 79, 95

  • Which Train lines stop near Cheltenham (79th St.)?

    These Train lines stop near Cheltenham (79th St.): ME

  • What’s the nearest train station to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago is South Shore. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago is 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Train to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The ME is the first Train that goes to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:06 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The ME is the last Train that goes to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:20 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The 79 is the first Bus that goes to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago?

    The 5 is the last Bus that goes to Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:18 AM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Cheltenham (79th St.)?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Cheltenham (79th St.) costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Cheltenham (79th St.)?

    The Bus fare to Cheltenham (79th St.) costs about $2.25.

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The station has the following entrances: 79th Street & Exchange

The first line to this station is MD-N, at 5:10 AM, and the last line is NCS at 12:16 AM.

3000 E Cheltenham Pl, South Side, Chicago, IL, USA

This station serves Metra’s lines

Cheltenham (79th St.), Chicago
Cheltenham (79th St.), ChicagoCheltenham (also known as Cheltenham–79th Street) is a station on the Hyde Park/South Chicago branch of the Metra Electric Line. The station is located along the median of Exchange Avenue, approximately one city block north of East 79th Street, and is 11.49 miles (18.49 km) away from the northern terminus at Millennium Station. As of 2018, Cheltenham is the 213th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 47 weekday boardings.West of this station is another Metra Electric station along 79th Street known as 79th Street (Chatham) along the Main Branch. Street-side parking is available only on Cheltenham Place, which also intersects with 79th Street and Northbound Exchange Avenue. The station was recently renovated in 2008 as part of Metra's redevelopment program for the South Chicago branch. According to a 2014 study commissioned by the Regional Transportation Authority, the Cheltenham station is an urban neighborhood station. The surrounding area of such stations is predominantly residential with greater density and some commercial near the station.
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