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How to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station to 79th Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Harrison 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 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Bus - 79
79
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 17097
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    130 yd • 2 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

54min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 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
    18 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 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College

The distance between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 12.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) 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 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Western Terminal (East)) 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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Alternative route from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

54min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 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
    18 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 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) 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 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to 79th Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th Red Line Station (East) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Red Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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