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How to get from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 21 bus from North Riverside Mall (East) station to Cermak/54th Ave. station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from North Riverside Mall (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

64min$2.25
Bus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from North Riverside Mall (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/54th Ave.
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    32 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 North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College

The distance between North Riverside Mall (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 12.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Riverside Mall (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 North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 21, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Riverside Mall (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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College?

    The 21 bus line goes from Cermak/54th Ave. station near North Riverside Mall (East) in North Riverside to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 54th/Cermak station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between North Riverside Mall (East) in North Riverside and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Riverside Mall (East) to get to Columbia College?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Cermak/54th Ave. stop near North Riverside Mall (East) in North Riverside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Riverside Mall (East) and Columbia College?

    Get off the bus at the 54th/Cermak station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from North Riverside Mall (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.