How to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the X9 bus from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station to Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ashland/63rd station to Washington/Wabash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

48min$2.25

Leaves from Ashland & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Ashland & 79th Street (North)
2
X9
Wait for bus
X9
Irving Park & Fremont (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North)
ID 6179
8 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Ashland/63rd
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Washington/Wabash
31 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
410 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79 and RED LINE

To get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ashland (East) station to 79th Street & Perry (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

49min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ashland (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & Ashland (East)
ID 2754
40 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Perry (East)
ID 2772
16 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
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 Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Ashland & 79th Street (North), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 12.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashland & 79th Street (North) 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 Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ashland & 79th Street (North)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79 and RED LINE

49min$2.25

Leaves from 79th Street & Ashland (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & Ashland (East)
ID 2754
40 yd • 1 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Perry (East)
ID 2772
16 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
79th
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
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 Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line X9, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 79, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Ashland & 79th Street (North) 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 48 min.
Which bus line goes from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The X9 bus line goes from Irving Park & Fremont (West) station near Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 48 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ashland & 79th Street (North) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the X9 bus from the Irving Park & Fremont (West) stop near Ashland & 79th Street (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on May 23, 2026

How to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79 and RED LINE

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Public transit directions from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 79 and RED LINE

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What is the fastest way to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College?

What is the alternative route to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College?

Is there a direct bus between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

Where do I get on the bus near Ashland & 79th Street (North) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

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