How to get from Oakton Station to Columbia College by bus and train?

From Oakton Station to Columbia College by bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

68min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
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
    7 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
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oakton Station to Columbia College 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 GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

66min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN 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
    7 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
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    490 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 20.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Columbia College by 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 Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St
  • Lee/Oakton
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & the Oaks S/C

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 Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Columbia College:

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

Train stations close to Columbia College:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Columbia College:

  • Michigan & Van Buren (North)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
  • State & Van Buren (South)

Related Routes

From Oakton Station to Columbia College 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 GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

66min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN 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
    7 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
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    490 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 68 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 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 bus line and one train 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 and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 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 stop, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Oakton Station to Columbia College costs $8.30.