How to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & 43rd Street (North) station to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

37min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & 43rd Street (North)
ID 14579
20 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Pink Line Station (North)
ID 8362
13 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western-Cermak
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PINK LINE
54th/Cermak
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
15 min
7
Walk to
Harold Washington College
East Lake Street
350 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & 43rd Street (South) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

37min$2.25

Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (South)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & 43rd Street (South)
2
49
Wait for bus
49
79th & Western Terminal (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
4 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
60 yd • 1 min
5

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

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Western & 43rd Street (South), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 7.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 43rd Street (South) 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 Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

37min$2.25

Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (South)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & 43rd Street (South)
2
49
Wait for bus
49
79th & Western Terminal (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
4 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
60 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
24 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 Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Western & 43rd Street (South) 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 37 min.
Which bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The X49 bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (North) station near Western & 43rd Street (South) to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 37 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western & 43rd Street (South) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the X49 bus from the Western & 43rd Street (North) stop near Western & 43rd Street (South) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The first Chicago 'L' from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 6:27 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

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Public transit directions from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College

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Alternative route from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49 and ORANGE LINE

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What is the fastest way to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?

What is the alternative route to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?

Is there a direct bus between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

Where do I get on the bus near Western & 43rd Street (South) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How much is the bus fare from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?

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