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How to get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College by bus?

From V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College by bus

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 12 bus from V.A. Medical Center (East) station to Roosevelt & Clark (East) station. Next, take the 24 bus from Clark/Roosevelt station to Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

28min$2.25
Bus - 12
12
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from V.A. Medical Center (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V.A. Medical Center (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Clark (East)
    ID 315
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark/Roosevelt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 1877
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College by bus via 12 and 146

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 12 bus from V.A. Medical Center (East) station to Roosevelt & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

33min$2.25
Bus - 12
12
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from V.A. Medical Center (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V.A. Medical Center (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 15052
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College

The distance between V.A. Medical Center (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 3.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College

To check the bus schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (V.A. Medical Center (East)) and destination (Columbia College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

Alternative route from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College by bus via 12 and 146

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 12 bus from V.A. Medical Center (East) station to Roosevelt & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

33min$2.25
Bus - 12
12
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from V.A. Medical Center (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    V.A. Medical Center (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 15052
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 24.

  • What is the alternative route to get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Indiana & 15th Place (South) station near V.A. Medical Center (East) to Roosevelt & Clark (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roosevelt & Clark (East) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near V.A. Medical Center (East) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Indiana & 15th Place (South) stop near V.A. Medical Center (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Roosevelt & Clark (East) stop, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Pink Line. It leaves the Polk station at 7:16 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.