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

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

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

65min$2.25
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 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
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

67min$2.25
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    36 min
  • 7
    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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College

The distance between Oakton & Central Park (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 14.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Central Park (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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College

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

Alternative route from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

67min$2.25
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Central Park (East) 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 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Columbia College?

    The 97 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton & Central Park (East) to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie.

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

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

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

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