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

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

To get from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Lawrence (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

X49

Leaves from Western & Lawrence (South)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & Lawrence (South)
ID 14591
50 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
79th & Western Terminal (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
ID 8214
21 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
Forest Park
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
11 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81 and RED LINE

To get from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Western (East) station to Lawrence Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lawrence station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

46min$2.25

Leaves from Lawrence & Western (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Lawrence & Western (East)
ID 3756
40 yd • 1 min
2
81
Wait for bus
81
Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Lawrence Red Line Station (East)
ID 3770
11 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Lawrence
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
95th
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
24 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Lawrence & Western (West), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 7.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & 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.

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Alternative route from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81 and RED LINE

46min$2.25

Leaves from Lawrence & Western (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Lawrence & Western (East)
ID 3756
40 yd • 1 min
2
81
Wait for bus
81
Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Lawrence Red Line Station (East)
ID 3770
11 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Lawrence
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
95th
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
24 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
260 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 81, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Lawrence & 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 42 min.
Which bus line goes from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The X49 bus line goes from Western & Lawrence (South) station near Lawrence & 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 Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Lawrence & Western (West) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 42 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Lawrence & Western (West) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Lawrence (South) stop near Lawrence & Western (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lawrence & 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 last Chicago 'L' from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The last Chicago 'L' from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Brown Line line. It leaves the Western-Brown station at 7:36 PM.
When is the last train from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The last train from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is the Union Pacific North line. It leaves the Ravenswood station at 6:32 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

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

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

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Alternative route from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81 and RED LINE

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Public transit directions from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College

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Alternative route from Lawrence & Western (West) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81 and RED LINE

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