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 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

39min$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
5 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
25 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 9.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 43rd Street (South)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 39 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 39 min.
Which bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 49 bus line goes from Western Orange Line Station station near Western & 43rd Street (South) to Western (Orange) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western (Orange) 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 39 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western & 43rd Street (South) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 49 bus from the Western Orange Line Station 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 (Orange) 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 11:22 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 June 12, 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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Public transit directions from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Harold Washington College

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What is the fastest way 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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