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How to get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-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 12 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

72min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University by bus

To get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from Western & Cermak (North) station to Western & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & Harlem Ave station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & North Ave (North)
    ID 17404
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Western (West)
    ID 949
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University

The distance between Cermak & Western (West), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 13.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak & Western (West) 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 Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak & Western (West)) 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.

From Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University by bus

To get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from Western & Cermak (North) station to Western & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & Harlem Ave station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & North Ave (North)
    ID 17404
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Western (West)
    ID 949
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 78th Ave
    ID 8833
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 72, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Cermak & Western (West) 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 12 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western-Cermak station near Cermak & Western (West) in Chicago to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Cermak & Western (West) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Cermak & Western (West) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western-Cermak station near Cermak & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Cermak & Western (West) and Dominican University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The ride from Cermak & Western (West) to Dominican University costs $2.80.