How to get from Oakton Station to Columbia College by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

85min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
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  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oakton Station to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Milwaukee Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

85min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Station
    ID 21419
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster Station
    ID 35424
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Columbia College

The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 19.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Columbia College by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Times Dr.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Oakton St & Times Dr
  • Oakton St & Oakton Pl
  • Oakton St & Executive Way

Public transit stations close to Columbia College, Chicago

Columbia College is located at East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Columbia College:

  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Train stations close to Columbia College:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Columbia College:

  • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oakton Station to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Milwaukee Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

85min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Station
    ID 21419
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster Station
    ID 35424
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Columbia College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Columbia College?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Davis Cta Station station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to Columbia College by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Columbia College in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and Columbia College?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Oakton Station to Columbia College?

    The ride from Oakton Station to Columbia College costs $6.55.

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