How to get from Lincolnwood to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Lincolnwood to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

78min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lincolnwood to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

84min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincolnwood to Chicago

The distance between Lincolnwood and Chicago is approximately 15.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincolnwood to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Lincolnwood to Chicago

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lincolnwood to Chicago using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lincolnwood) and destination (Chicago), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lincolnwood to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

84min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lincolnwood to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 290, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lincolnwood to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 290, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincolnwood and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincolnwood to Chicago?

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood to Howard Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Howard Cta Station station near Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincolnwood to Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Lincolnwood and Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lincolnwood to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 290 bus from the Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave stop near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lincolnwood and Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Howard Cta Station station, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lincolnwood to Chicago?

    The ride from Lincolnwood to Chicago costs $2.00.

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