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172 Line

U. of Chicago/Kenwood

CTA

CTA 172 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

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

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

Direction: 60th Street & University (East) (15 stops)

  • E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)

  • E Hyde Park & East End (West)

  • E Hyde Park & Lake Park (West)

  • East Hyde Park & Blackstone (West)

  • E Hyde Park & Kenwood (West)

  • Woodlawn & Hyde Park Blvd (South)

  • Woodlawn & 53rd Street (South)

  • Ellis & 53rd Street (South)

  • Ellis & 55th Street (South)

  • Ellis & 57th Street (South)

  • 5800 S Ellis (South)

  • Ellis & Midway Plaisance (South)

  • 60th Street & Ellis (East)

  • 1111 East 60th Street (East)

  • 60th Street & University (East)

172 FAQ

  • What time does the 172 bus start operating?

    Services on the 172 bus start at 6:15 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 172 bus stop working?

    Services on the 172 bus stop at 6:00 PM on Sunday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 172 bus arrive?

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

  • How much is the 172 (60th Street & University (East)) bus fare?

    The U. of Chicago/Kenwood (60th Street & University (East)) bus fare is about $2.25.

  • Is there a 172 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 172 bus stop.

172 bus Schedule

172 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 6:15 AM - 7:18 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun8:00 AM - 6:00 PM30
Mon6:15 AM - 7:18 PM6 - 15
Tue6:15 AM - 7:18 PM6 - 15
Wed6:15 AM - 7:18 PM6 - 15
Thu6:15 AM - 7:18 PM6 - 15
Fri6:15 AM - 7:18 PM6 - 15
Sat8:00 AM - 6:00 PM30

CTA bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 172 (from E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West)), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 172 (60th Street & University (East)) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CTA info now.

172 line bus fare

CTA 172 (60th Street & University (East)) ride fare is about $2.25. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CTA’s ticket 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 E Hyde Park & Lake Shore Drive (West) and the last stop is 60th Street & University (East). 172 (60th Street & University (East)) is operational during everyday.

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

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