How to get from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St by Chicago 'L' and bus?

Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St - Bus Schedule

The 20 bus from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St in Oak Park, 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 Harlem Ave & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harlem Ave & Madison St on the Moovit app.

39min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Harlem Ave & Madison St
Leaves from Madison & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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 8739
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop C
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Madison St
    ID 8744
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem Ave & Madison St
    Walk to
    Harlem Ave & Madison St
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St

The distance between Chicago, Oak Park and Harlem Ave & Madison St, Oak Park is approximately 6.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago) and destination (Harlem Ave & Madison St), 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 Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 20, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Western (West) station near Chicago 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 Harlem Ave & Madison St in Oak Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Harlem Ave & Madison St in Oak Park by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Harlem Ave & Madison St?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & California (West) stop, which is closest to Harlem Ave & Madison St in Oak Park.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Chicago in Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St in Oak Park is Blue Line. It leaves the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station at 11:26 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St?

    The ride from Chicago to Harlem Ave & Madison St costs $2.25.

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