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How to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

40min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    Clark/Lake
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

42min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    Clark/Lake
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Montrose & Western (West), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 7.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Western (West) 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.

Public transit stations close to Montrose & Western (West)

Montrose & Western (West) is located at Montrose & Western (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Montrose (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Montrose & Western (West):

  • Damen (Brown)
  • Western-Brown
  • Montrose (Brown)

Bus stations close to Montrose & Western (West):

  • Western & Montrose (North)
  • Western & Montrose (South)
  • Montrose & Western (East)

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 & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Washington-Blue
  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington/Wabash

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago)
  • Michigan Ave & Randolph St (Pick Up Only)
  • Michigan & Lake/Randolph (South)

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

42min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    Clark/Lake
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Western (West) 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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Montrose (South) station near Montrose & Western (West) to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Western (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Western (West) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Montrose (South) stop near Montrose & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Western (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 79th & Western Terminal (West) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The first train from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Ravenswood station at 6:32 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Brown Line. It leaves the Western-Brown station at 6:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Montrose & Western (West) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.