How to get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, take the L5 bus from 21st & Clark 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 33 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

153min$8.60
Bus - L5L5
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College Chicago
Leaves from 21st & Clark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    21st & Clark
  • 2
    Bus - L5L5
    Wait for bus
    L5
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    38 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.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College Chicago
    Walk to
    Columbia College Chicago
    600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R3 and SSL

To get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, take the R3 bus from 20th & Burr 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 5 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

125min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College Chicago
Leaves from 20th & Burr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th & Burr
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 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.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College Chicago
    Walk to
    Columbia College Chicago
    600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago

The distance between 21st & Clark, Chicago and Columbia College Chicago, Chicago is approximately 42.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago 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 21st & Clark

21st & Clark is located at 21st & Clark, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 21st & Whitcomb.

Train stations close to 21st & Clark:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport

Bus stations close to 21st & Clark:

  • 21st & Whitcomb
  • 25th & Clark
  • 20th & Burr

Public transit stations close to Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is located at 600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & Harrison (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Columbia College Chicago:

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

Train stations close to Columbia College Chicago:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Columbia College Chicago:

  • Michigan & Harrison (South)
  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R3 and SSL

To get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, take the R3 bus from 20th & Burr 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 5 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

125min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Columbia College Chicago
Leaves from 20th & Burr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th & Burr
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 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.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia College Chicago
    Walk to
    Columbia College Chicago
    600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line L5, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between 21st & Clark and Columbia College Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago?

    The L5 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near 21st & Clark to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Metro Center station near Columbia College Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 21st & Clark and Columbia College Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 21st & Clark to get to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the L5 bus from the Roundtrip stop near 21st & Clark in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 21st & Clark and Columbia College Chicago in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago?

    The ride from 21st & Clark to Columbia College Chicago costs $8.60.

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