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

From Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49B bus from Western & Thorndale (South) station to Western & Lawrence (South) station. Next, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Brown station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

60min$2.25
Bus - 49B
49B
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & Thorndale (South)
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (South)
    ID 14591
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    34 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 Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 84 and RED LINE

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 84 bus from Peterson & Western (East) station to Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Bryn Mawr station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

58min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 84
84
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Peterson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peterson & Western (East)
    ID 11455
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (East)
    ID 11468
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Bryn Mawr
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College

The distance between Western & Thorndale (South), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 10.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Thorndale (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 Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & Thorndale (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 Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 84 and RED LINE

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 84 bus from Peterson & Western (East) station to Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Bryn Mawr station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

58min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 84
84
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Peterson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peterson & Western (East)
    ID 11455
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (East)
    ID 11468
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Bryn Mawr
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 49B, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 84, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & Thorndale (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 60 min.

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

    The 49B bus line goes from Western & Lawrence (South) station near Western & Thorndale (South) to Western & Lawrence (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Lawrence (South) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Western & Thorndale (South) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the 49B bus from the Western & Lawrence (South) stop near Western & Thorndale (South) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western & Lawrence (South) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first train from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Peterson/Ridge station at 12:28 AM.

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

    The ride from Western & Thorndale (South) to Columbia College costs $2.25.