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How to get fromChicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Driveby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 26 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Harrison to S. Shore Drive & 79th Streetbus bus 26
    34 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drivecar car 10.7 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Cheltenhamtrain train Me
    37 min
    $3–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drivetaxi taxi 10.7 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

  5. Line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drivebus bus 6
    50 min
    $3

Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive by bus and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Harrison to S. Shore Drive & 79th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to Cheltenham hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 29 min.

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