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How to get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

38min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 55
55
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Western Avenue (East)
    ID 10519
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (East)
    ID 6524
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    70 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
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

41min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 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
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Public transit directions from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College

The distance between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 8.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) 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 Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South)) 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 Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

41min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 55, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 55 bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Garfield Red Line Station (East) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 55 bus from the 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) stop near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Garfield Red Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 7:27 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College?

    The ride from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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