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How to get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) 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 Polk 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 54 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

54min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • 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
    4 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

Alternative route from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 7, BLUE LINE and 318

To get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 7 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (West) station to Harrison & Kedzie (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 6637
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Kedzie (West)
    ID 227
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Homan
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 yd • 2 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
    17 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 Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University

The distance between Polk Pink Line Station (East), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 10.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk Pink Line Station (East) 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 Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Polk Pink Line Station (East)) 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.

Alternative route from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 7, BLUE LINE and 318

To get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 7 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (West) station to Harrison & Kedzie (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & 78th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 6637
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Kedzie (West)
    ID 227
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Homan
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 yd • 2 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
    17 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 Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 7, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Dominican University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago to Ashland-Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Ashland-Lake station near Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago and Dominican University in River Forest by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Polk Pink Line Station (East) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Dominican University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Ashland-Lake stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago to Dominican University in River Forest is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Illinois Medical District station at 9:22 PM.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University?

    The ride from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Dominican University costs $2.80.