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How to get to The University of Chicago by bus, train or Chicago 'L'?

Directions to The University of Chicago with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near The University of Chicago

    BusBus: 171, 172, 192, 2, 4.TrainTrain: ME, SSL.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': GREEN LINE.

How to get to The University of Chicago by bus?

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How to get to The University of Chicago by train?

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How to get to The University of Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near The University of Chicago

  • 5800 S Ellis (South), 3 min walk,
  • 59th Street & Ellis (West), 4 min walk,
  • 60th Street & Ellis (West), 7 min walk,
  • Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North), 7 min walk,

Chicago 'L' station near The University of Chicago

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove, 5 min walk,

Train station near The University of Chicago

  • 55th - 56th - 57th St., 15 min walk,

Bus lines to The University of Chicago

  • 171, U. of Chicago/Hyde Park,
  • 172, U. of Chicago/Kenwood,
  • 192, Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North),
  • 2, Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 4, Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North),
  • X4, State & 95th Street (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to The University of Chicago?

    The closest stations to The University of Chicago are:

    • 5800 S Ellis (South) is 160 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 59th Street & Ellis (West) is 327 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • East 63rd-Cottage Grove is 387 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 60th Street & Ellis (West) is 542 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North) is 582 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 55th - 56th - 57th St. is 1257 yards away, 15 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near The University of Chicago?

    These bus lines stop near The University of Chicago: 171, 172, 192, 2, 4, X4.

  • Which train line stops near The University of Chicago?

    ME (University Park (South))

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near The University of Chicago?

    GREEN LINE (Towards 63rd)

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to The University of Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to The University of Chicago is East 63rd-Cottage Grove. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to The University of Chicago?

    The nearest train station to The University of Chicago is 55th - 56th - 57th St.. It’s a 15 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to The University of Chicago?

    The nearest bus station to The University of Chicago is 5800 S Ellis (South). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to The University of Chicago?

    The GREEN LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:09 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to The University of Chicago?

    The GREEN LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 1:44 AM.

  • What time is the first train to The University of Chicago?

    The ME is the first train that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:04 AM.

  • What time is the last train to The University of Chicago?

    The ME is the last train that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 1:07 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to The University of Chicago?

    The 4 is the first bus that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:10 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to The University of Chicago?

    The 4 is the last bus that goes to The University of Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:10 AM.

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Public Transportation to The University of Chicago

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to The University of Chicago? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 5800 S Ellis (South); 59th Street & Ellis (West); East 63rd-Cottage Grove; 60th Street & Ellis (West); Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North); 55th - 56th - 57th St..

Bus: 171, 172, 192, 2, 4, X4.Train: ME, SSL.Chicago 'L': GREEN LINE.

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The University of Chicago Address: 5801 S Ellis Ave street in Chicago

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Public transit lines with stations closest to The University of Chicago

Chicago 'L' lines with stations closest to The University of Chicago

Train lines with stations closest to The University of Chicago

Bus lines with stations closest to The University of Chicago