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

Directions to The University of Chicago with public transportation

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

  • BusBus: 172, 192, 2, X4, 171.
  • TrainTrain: ME, LAKESHORE, MONON.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': GREEN LINE.

How to get to The University of Chicago by bus?

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Bus stops near The University of Chicago

  • 5800 S Ellis (South), 2 min walk,
  • 59th Street & Ellis (West), 4 min walk,
  • 60th Street & Ellis (West), 7 min walk,
  • Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North), 7 min walk,

Train station near The University of Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' station near The University of Chicago

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove, 19 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, State & Washington (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) stop is 160 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 59th Street & Ellis (West) stop is 327 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 60th Street & Ellis (West) stop is 541 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North) stop is 584 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 55th - 56th - 57th St. station is 1257 yards away, 15 min walk.
    • East 63rd-Cottage Grove station is 1642 yards away, 19 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near The University of Chicago?

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

  • Which train line stops near The University of Chicago?

    ME (Millennium Station (North))

  • 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 19 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 2 min walk away.

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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); 60th Street & Ellis (West); Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North); 55th - 56th - 57th St.; East 63rd-Cottage Grove.

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

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

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