How to get from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College by bus and train?

From University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College by bus and train

To get from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 171 bus from University & 57th Street (North) station to 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The bus and train schedule from University & 57th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

28min

171

Leaves from University & 57th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
University & 57th Street (North)
2
171
Wait for bus
171
Shoreland Dorm (South)
3
Ride to bus station
55th Street & Lake Park (East)
ID 10563
5 min
4
Walk to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
40 yd • 1 min
5
ME
Wait for train
ME
#110| Millennium Station
6
Ride to train station
Van Buren St.
13 min
7
Walk to
Columbia College
East Ida B. Wells Drive
360 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College

The distance between University & 57th Street (North), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 7.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College

To check the bus and train schedule from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (University & 57th Street (North)) and destination (Columbia College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College?
The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 171, Train line ME.
Is there a direct bus between University & 57th Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.
Which bus line goes from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?
The 171 bus line goes from 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station near University & 57th Street (North) to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 55th - 56th - 57th St. station near Columbia College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between University & 57th Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train is about 28 min.
Where do I get on the bus near University & 57th Street (North) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?
Get on the 171 bus from the 55th Street & Lake Park (East) stop near University & 57th Street (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University & 57th Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the 55th - 56th - 57th St. station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.
When is the last Chicago 'L' from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?
The last Chicago 'L' from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Green Line line. It leaves the Garfield (Green) station at 6:28 PM.
When is the last train from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?
The last train from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the 55th - 56th - 57th St. station at 6:41 PM.
When is the first bus from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?
The first bus from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago is Jackson Park Express. It leaves the Stony Island & 57th Drive (North) stop at 11:18 PM.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College by bus and train?

From University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College by bus and train

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Public transit directions from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College

Bus And Train schedule from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College?

Is there a direct bus between University & 57th Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train?

Where do I get on the bus near University & 57th Street (North) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University & 57th Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?

When is the last Chicago 'L' from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

When is the last train from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

When is the first bus from University & 57th Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

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