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

From Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Lasalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

23min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Lasalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

29min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College

The distance between Madison & Western (West), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 3.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison & Western (West) 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 Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison & Western (West)) 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 Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Lasalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

29min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Madison (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madison & Western (West) 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 23 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Madison (South) station near Madison & Western (West) to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Madison & Western (West) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 23 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Madison (South) stop near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first bus from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago is Jackson. It leaves the Jackson & Western (East) stop at 3:07 AM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station at 10:39 PM.

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

    The ride from Madison & Western (West) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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