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How to get from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 48 bus from 47th Street & Damen (West) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 47th Street & Damen (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

40min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 48
48
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 47th Street & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    47th Street & Damen (West)
    ID 15246
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Western Orange Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 47 and RED LINE

To get from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 47 bus from 47th Street & Damen (East) station to 47th Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 47th Street & Damen (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

39min$2.25
Bus - 47
47
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 47th Street & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    47th Street & Damen (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 8175
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    10 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 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College

The distance between 47th Street & Damen (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 47th Street & Damen (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 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (47th Street & Damen (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 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 47 and RED LINE

To get from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 47 bus from 47th Street & Damen (East) station to 47th Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 47th Street & Damen (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

39min$2.25
Bus - 47
47
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 47th Street & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    47th Street & Damen (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 8175
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    10 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 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 48, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 47, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 47th Street & Damen (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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 48 bus line goes from 47th Street & Damen (West) station near 47th Street & Damen (East) to Western Orange Line Station (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western Orange Line Station (South) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 47th Street & Damen (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 47th Street & Damen (East) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 48 bus from the 47th Street & Damen (West) stop near 47th Street & Damen (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 47th Street & Damen (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

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

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College in Chicago is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 8:12 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from 47th Street & Damen (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.