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There are 4 ways to get from 79th to Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 79th to Harrisonsubway subway Red Line
    20 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & 79th Street to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drivebus bus 29
    47 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 79th to Chicagotaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    11 min
    $25–31

  4. Drive 8.9 mi

    1. Drive from 79th to Chicagocar car 8.9 mi
    11 min
    $2–3

79th to Chicago by subway

Calendar1392Weekly Subways
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between 79th, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from 79th to Harrison every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & 79th Street to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min.

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