How to get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

Oakton Station to Harold Washington College map

From Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 20 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & South Water (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

58min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & South Water (North)
    ID 1120
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, UP-NW and 120

To get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 120 bus from Canal & Randolph/Washington (South) station to S. Water (Lower) & Michigan (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

60min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 120
120
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Randolph/Washington (South)
    ID 6579
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Fairbanks & Chicago (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S. Water (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 14567
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College

The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 19.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St
  • Lee/Oakton
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & the Oaks S/C

Public transit stations close to Harold Washington College, Chicago

Harold Washington College is located at East Lake Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & South Water (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Washington/Wabash
  • Clark/Lake
  • State/Lake

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan & South Water (North)
  • Michigan & South Water (South)
  • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only)

Related Routes

Oakton Station to Harold Washington College map

Alternative route from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, UP-NW and 120

To get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 120 bus from Canal & Randolph/Washington (South) station to S. Water (Lower) & Michigan (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

60min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 120
120
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Randolph/Washington (South)
    ID 6579
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Fairbanks & Chicago (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S. Water (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 14567
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 120.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Harold Washington College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Harold Washington College?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and Harold Washington College?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station stop, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Oakton Station to Harold Washington College costs $8.30.

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