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How to get from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 51 bus from 51st Street & California (East) station to 47th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 47th (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 51st Street & California (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

38min$2.25
Bus - 51
51
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 51st Street & California (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    51st Street & California (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    47th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14784
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    47th (Red)
    50 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

Alternative route from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 94 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 94 bus from California & 51st Street (North) station to Western Orange Line Station (North) 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 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & California (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

42min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from California & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4161
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station (North)
    ID 8337
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    120 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 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College

The distance between 51st Street & California (East), Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 8.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Street & California (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 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (51st Street & California (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 94 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago, take the 94 bus from California & 51st Street (North) station to Western Orange Line Station (North) 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 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & California (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Columbia College on the Moovit app.

42min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from California & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4161
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station (North)
    ID 8337
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    120 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 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 51, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 94, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st Street & California (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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The 51 bus line goes from 47th Red Line Station (West) station near 51st Street & California (East) to 47th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 47th Red Line Station (West) station near Columbia College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 51st Street & California (East) and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st Street & California (East) to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the 51 bus from the 47th Red Line Station (West) stop near 51st Street & California (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st Street & California (East) and Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 47th Red Line Station (West) station, which is closest to Columbia College in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from 51st Street & California (East) 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 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College?

    The ride from 51st Street & California (East) to Columbia College costs $2.25.

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