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How to get from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Grand (South) station to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Central (Green) station to Adams/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & Grand (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

57min$2.25
Bus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Central & Grand (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central & Grand (South)
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 11566
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Grand (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & Grand (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

69min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Central & Grand (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Grand (North)
    ID 15464
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    28 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 Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College

The distance between Central & Grand (South), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 10.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & Grand (South) 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 Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & Grand (South)) 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 Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Grand (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & Grand (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

69min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Central & Grand (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Grand (North)
    ID 15464
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & Grand (South) 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 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 85 bus line goes from Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station near Central & Grand (South) to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Central & Grand (South) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & Grand (South) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Central & Harrison Terminal (North) stop near Central & Grand (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central & Grand (South) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The last train from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Hanson Park station at 1:24 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College?

    The ride from Central & Grand (South) to Columbia College costs $2.25.