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

From Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 78 bus from Montrose & Central (East) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

47min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Montrose & Central (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Central (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    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
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Montrose (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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

50min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Central & Montrose (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Montrose (North)
    ID 11625
    30 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
    10 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 Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College

The distance between Montrose & Central (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 10.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Central (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 Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Central (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.

Related Routes

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

To get from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central & Montrose (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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Central (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

50min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Central & Montrose (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Montrose (North)
    ID 11625
    30 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
    10 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 Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Central (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 47 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station near Montrose & Central (East) to Montrose-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Montrose-Blue station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Montrose & Central (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Montrose Blue Line Station (East) stop near Montrose & Central (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Montrose-Blue station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The last train from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 7:48 PM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 10:25 PM.

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

    The ride from Montrose & Central (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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