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How to get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L'?

From Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

32min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western (Orange)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 51 bus from 51st Street & Western Avenue (East) station to 47th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

36min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 51st Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    51st Street & Western Avenue (East)
    ID 9162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    47th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14784
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    10 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 & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College

The distance between Western & 51st Street (North), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 7.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 51st Street (North)) and destination (Columbia College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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' schedules.

From Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 51 bus from 51st Street & Western Avenue (East) station to 47th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

36min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 51st Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    51st Street & Western Avenue (East)
    ID 9162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    47th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14784
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    10 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 & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 51, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western & 51st Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct Chicago 'L' going from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago in 32 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Orange) station near Western & 51st Street (North) to Midway station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Western & 51st Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western & 51st Street (North) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western (Orange) station near Western & 51st Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western & 51st Street (North) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Midway station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 7:12 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College?

    The ride from Western & 51st Street (North) to Columbia College costs $2.50.