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

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

To get from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (North) station to Western Brown Line Station (North) 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (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 - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (North)
    ID 14584
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Brown Line Station (North)
    ID 18764
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    80 yd • 1 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 Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

44min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 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
    14 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 & Western (East) to Columbia College

The distance between Montrose & Western (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 9.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Western (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 & Western (East) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Western (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 & Western (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

44min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 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
    14 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 & Western (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Western (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 50 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Montrose (North) station near Montrose & Western (East) to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Montrose & Western (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Montrose (North) stop near Montrose & Western (East) in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The first train from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Ravenswood station at 12:32 AM.

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

    The first Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Brown Line. It leaves the Western-Brown station at 7:21 PM.

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

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

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