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

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

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (West) station to Madison & California (West) 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 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

59min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Madison & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & California (West)
    ID 14841
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 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
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & North Ave (North)
    ID 17404
    14 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 Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University

The distance between Madison & Western (West), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 9.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison & 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 Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University

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

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & North Ave (North)
    ID 17404
    14 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 Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 20, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 72, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madison & Western (West) and Dominican University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Austin Terminal (South) station near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Madison & California (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Madison & California (West) station near Dominican University in River Forest.

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

    The total travel time between Madison & Western (West) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madison & Western (West) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & Austin Terminal (South) stop near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Madison & Western (West) and Dominican University?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & California (West) stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • When is the first train from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The first train from Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Western Ave station at 7:49 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is Blue Line. It leaves the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station at 7:12 PM.

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

    The ride from Madison & Western (West) to Dominican University costs $2.25.