- Distance: 11 mi
- Duration: 28 min
The average train between Chicago and 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chicago and 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:47 PM which arrives into 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive at 12:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive train services, operated by Metra, depart from Van Buren St. station.
Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Cheltenham station.
The distance between Chicago and 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive is 15.4 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to Cheltenham hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 29 min.
