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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
    19 min
    $2–5
  2. Line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & 79th Street to State & 9th Streetbus bus 29
    44 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
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 19 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & 79th Street to State & 9th Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min.

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