How to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

43min$2.25

Leaves from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
55th Street & Western Avenue (East)
2
55
Wait for bus
55
Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Garfield Red Line Station (East)
ID 6524
18 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Garfield (Red)
70 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
17 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College

The distance between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 9.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (55th Street & Western Avenue (East)) and destination (Harold Washington College), 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 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 55, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.
Which bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 55 bus line goes from Garfield Red Line Station (East) station near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Garfield (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Garfield (Red) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 43 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 55 bus from the Garfield Red Line Station (East) stop near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Garfield (Red) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
When is the first Chicago 'L' from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The first Chicago 'L' from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 11:22 PM.
How much is the bus fare from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on October 3, 2026

How to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Public transit directions from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College

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What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College?

Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

Where do I get on the bus near 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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When is the first Chicago 'L' from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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