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172 Line

U. of Chicago/Kenwood

CTA

CTA 172 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 172 bus (E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)) has 15 stops departing from 60th Street & University (East) and ending at E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West).

Choose any of the 172 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West) (15 stops)

  • 60th Street & University (East)

  • 60th Street & Woodlawn (East)

  • 60th Street & Kenwood (East)

  • Dorchester & 60th Street (North)

  • 59th Street & Kimbark (West)

  • Woodlawn & 58th Street (North)

  • Woodlawn & 57th Street (North)

  • Woodlawn & 55th Street (North)

  • Woodlawn & 53rd Street (North)

  • Woodlawn & Hyde Park Blvd (North)

  • E Hyde Park & Kenwood (East)

  • E Hyde Park & Blackstone (East)

  • E Hyde Park & Lake Park (East)

  • Cornell & Hyde Park

  • E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)

172 FAQ

  • What time does the 172 bus start operating?

    Services on the 172 bus start at 6:32 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 172 bus stop working?

    Services on the 172 bus stop at 6:22 PM on Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 172 bus arrive?

    When does the U. of Chicago/Kenwood bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the U. of Chicago/Kenwood bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 172 bus stop near me?

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CTA 172 bus Route Map - E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)

172 Bus Schedule

172 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 6:32 AM-7:33 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:32 AM-7:33 PM6-15
Tue6:32 AM-7:33 PM6-15
Wed6:32 AM-7:33 PM6-15
Thu6:32 AM-7:33 PM6-15
Fri6:32 AM-7:33 PM6-15
Sat8:22 AM-6:22 PM30
Sun8:22 AM-6:22 PM30

CTA Bus Service Alerts

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172 line bus fare

CTA 172 (E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or CTA’s official website.

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172 (CTA)

The first stop of the 172 bus route is 60th Street & University (East) and the last stop is E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West). 172 (E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 172 has 15 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 minutes.

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