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

From 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 55A bus from 55th Street & Central (East) station to Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

54min$2.25

55A

Leaves from 55th Street & Central (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
55th Street & Central (East)
ID 4582
40 yd • 1 min
2
55A
Wait for bus
55A
Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
3
Ride to bus station
Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
ID 14121
10 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Midway
80 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
32 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62 and ORANGE LINE

To get from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 62 bus from Archer & Central (Ne) station to Pulaski Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Pulaski (Orange) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

56min$2.25

Leaves from Archer & Central (Ne)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Archer & Central (Ne)
ID 4393
380 yd • 5 min
2
62
Wait for bus
62
Clark & Kinzie (South)
3
Ride to bus station
Pulaski Orange Line Station
ID 17508
9 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Pulaski (Orange)
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
29 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College

The distance between 55th Street & Central (West), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 13.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 55th Street & Central (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.

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Alternative route from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62 and ORANGE LINE

56min$2.25

Leaves from Archer & Central (Ne)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Archer & Central (Ne)
ID 4393
380 yd • 5 min
2
62
Wait for bus
62
Clark & Kinzie (South)
3
Ride to bus station
Pulaski Orange Line Station
ID 17508
9 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Pulaski (Orange)
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
29 min
7
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 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 55A, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 62, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Central (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 54 min.
Which bus line goes from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 55A bus line goes from 55th Street & Central (East) station near 55th Street & Central (West) to Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 55th Street & Central (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 54 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 55th Street & Central (West) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 55A bus from the 55th Street & Central (East) stop near 55th Street & Central (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 55th Street & Central (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
When is the last bus from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The last bus from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Archer line. It leaves the Archer & Central (Ne) stop at 12:44 AM.
How much is the bus fare from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

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

From 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62 and ORANGE LINE

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Public transit directions from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College

Related Routes

Alternative route from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62 and ORANGE LINE

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Is there a direct bus between 55th Street & Central (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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

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When is the last bus from 55th Street & Central (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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