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How to get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 21 bus from North Riverside & Cermak (North) station to Cermak/54th Ave. station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from North Riverside & Cermak (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

63min$2.25
Bus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from North Riverside & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Riverside & Cermak (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/54th Ave.
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 21, 311 and BLUE LINE

To get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 21 bus from North Riverside & Cermak (North) station to Cermak/Oak Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 311 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Oak Park (Blue) station to Lasalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from North Riverside & Cermak (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

56min$2.55
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 311
311
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from North Riverside & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Riverside & Cermak (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Oak Park
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
    ID 7057
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Oak Park (Blue)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College

The distance between North Riverside & Cermak (North), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 12.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Riverside & Cermak (North) 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 North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Riverside & Cermak (North)) 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 North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 21, 311 and BLUE LINE

To get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 21 bus from North Riverside & Cermak (North) station to Cermak/Oak Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 311 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Oak Park (Blue) station to Lasalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from North Riverside & Cermak (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

56min$2.55
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 311
311
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from North Riverside & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Riverside & Cermak (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Oak Park
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
    ID 7057
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Oak Park (Blue)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 21, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 311, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Riverside & Cermak (North) and Columbia College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College?

    The 21 bus line goes from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station near North Riverside & Cermak (North) in North Riverside to Cermak/54th Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Cermak/54th Ave. station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between North Riverside & Cermak (North) in North Riverside and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Riverside & Cermak (North) to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the 21 bus from the 25th Street & Michigan (East) stop near North Riverside & Cermak (North) in North Riverside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Riverside & Cermak (North) and Columbia College?

    Get off the bus at the Cermak/54th Ave. station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College?

    The ride from North Riverside & Cermak (North) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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