How to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 78 bus from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)
    ID 11306
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Simonds & Wilson/Montrose (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College

The distance between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 11.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College 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 Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West)) and destination (Columbia College), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Columbia College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) stop near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Columbia College?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College?

    The ride from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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