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How to get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College in Chicago, take the R1 bus from 5th & Chase station to South Shore Clark Road Station station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary/Chicago Airport station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

96min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R1R1
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from 5th & Chase

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th & Chase
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore Clark Road Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L5 and SSL

To get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College in Chicago, take the L5 bus from Waverly Dr & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

129min$8.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Waverly Dr & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverly Dr & Taft
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College

The distance between 7th & Waverly, Chicago and Columbia College, Chicago is approximately 29.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 7th & Waverly

7th & Waverly is located at 7th & Waverly, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 5th & Chase.

Train stations close to 7th & Waverly:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport
  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to 7th & Waverly:

  • 5th & Chase
  • 11th & Taft
  • 7th & Taft

Public transit stations close to Columbia College, Chicago

Columbia College is located at East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson-Blue.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Columbia College:

  • Jackson-Blue
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Columbia College:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Columbia College:

  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Dearborn & Harrison (North)
  • Dearborn St & Harrison St (Drop Off Only)

Alternative route by bus and train via L5 and SSL

To get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College in Chicago, take the L5 bus from Waverly Dr & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

129min$8.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College
Leaves from Waverly Dr & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverly Dr & Taft
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College
    Walk to
    Columbia College
    East Ida B. Wells Drive
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line L5, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between 7th & Waverly and Columbia College in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College in Chicago?

    The R1 bus line goes from 5th & Chase station near 7th & Waverly to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Columbia College station near Columbia College in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 7th & Waverly and Columbia College in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 7th & Waverly to get to Columbia College in Chicago?

    Get on the R1 bus from the 5th & Chase stop near 7th & Waverly in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 7th & Waverly and Columbia College in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College?

    The ride from 7th & Waverly to Columbia College costs $9.25.

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