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How to get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 59 bus from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

48min$2.25
Bus - 59
59
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 59th Street & St. Louis (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    59th Street & St. Louis (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 59 and RED LINE

To get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 59 bus from 59th Street & St. Louis (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

48min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 59
59
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 59th Street & St. Louis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    59th Street & St. Louis (East)
    ID 12962
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    60th Street & Stony Island (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College

The distance between 59th Street & St. Louis (West), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 12.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 59th Street & St. Louis (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 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (59th Street & St. Louis (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.

Alternative route from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 59 and RED LINE

To get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 59 bus from 59th Street & St. Louis (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

48min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 59
59
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 59th Street & St. Louis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    59th Street & St. Louis (East)
    ID 12962
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    60th Street & Stony Island (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 59, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 59, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 59th Street & St. Louis (West) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 59 bus line goes from Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station near 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Midway Orange Line Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Midway Orange Line Station station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 59th Street & St. Louis (West) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) stop near 59th Street & St. Louis (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 59th Street & St. Louis (West) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Orange Line Station station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College?

    The ride from 59th Street & St. Louis (West) to Columbia College costs $2.25.