How to get from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 97 bus from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) station to Skokie Yellow Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard 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 Skokie Blvd & Church (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

63min$2.25
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Skokie Blvd & Church (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie Blvd & Church (South)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
    ID 14166
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    9 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College

The distance between Skokie Blvd & Church (South), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 17.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie Blvd & Church (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 Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie Blvd & Church (South) and Columbia College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College?

    The 97 bus line goes from Skokie Yellow Line Station (South) station near Skokie Blvd & Church (South) in Skokie to Dempster-Skokie station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Dempster-Skokie station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Skokie Blvd & Church (South) in Skokie and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Skokie Yellow Line Station (South) stop near Skokie Blvd & Church (South) in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skokie Blvd & Church (South) and Columbia College?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College?

    The ride from Skokie Blvd & Church (South) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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