How to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

100min$2.80

318

Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Central-Purple
10 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PURPLE LINE
Linden
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
39 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Harlem/Lake
27 min
6
Walk to bus station
Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
ID 8680
90 yd • 2 min
7
318
Wait for bus
318
Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
8
Ride to bus station
North Ave & 78th Ave
ID 8833
9 min
9
Walk to
Dominican University
Greenfield Street
0.53 mi • 11 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University

The distance between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 25.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)) and destination (Dominican University), 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.

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University?
The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Dominican University?
No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University?
The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Clark/Lake station near Dominican University in River Forest.
How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston and Dominican University in River Forest by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to get to Dominican University?
Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Dominican University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.
How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University?
The ride from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University costs $2.80.

Last updated on June 27, 2026

How to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Public transit directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Dominican University

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