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How to get fromChicago Union Station to 79thby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to 79thsubway subway Red Line
    33 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Jackson to Lafayette & 79th Streetbus bus 29
    55 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to 79thtaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 10.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to 79thcar car 10.8 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

Chicago Union Station to 79th by foot and subway

Calendar1392Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Jackson-Red to 79th every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Jackson to Lafayette & 79th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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