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

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

To get from Foster & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Foster & Western (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

51min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 8184
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Harold Washington Library
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Foster & Western (East) to Columbia College

The distance between Foster & Western (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 9.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster & 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 Foster & Western (East) to Columbia College

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster & 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 51 min.

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

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Foster (South) station near Foster & Western (East) to Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Foster & Western (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Foster (South) stop near Foster & Western (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

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

    The first Chicago 'L' from Foster & Western (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is Brown Line. It leaves the Western-Brown station at 11:21 PM.

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

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

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

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

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