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

From Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station to Garfield Red Line Station (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Garfield (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

43min$2.25

Leaves from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
55th Street & Western Avenue (East)
ID 10519
30 yd • 1 min
2
55
Wait for bus
55
Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Garfield Red Line Station (East)
ID 6524
18 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Garfield (Red)
70 yd • 1 min
5

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

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

To get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) 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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Garfield (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

44min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & Garfield (North)
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
5 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
90 yd • 2 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 & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College

The distance between Western & Garfield (North), Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 9.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Garfield (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 Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College

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

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Alternative route from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

44min$2.25

X49

Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & Garfield (North)
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
5 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
90 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?
The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 55, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?
The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Western & Garfield (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 43 min.
Which bus line goes from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The 55 bus line goes from 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) station near Western & Garfield (North) to Museum Of Science & Industry (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Museum Of Science & Industry (East) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between Western & Garfield (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 43 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western & Garfield (North) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get on the 55 bus from the 55th Street & Western Avenue (East) stop near Western & Garfield (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & Garfield (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Museum Of Science & Industry (East) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.
When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?
The first Chicago 'L' from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Western (Orange) station at 7:27 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?
The ride from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.

Last updated on May 30, 2026

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

From Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

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Alternative route from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

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Public transit directions from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via X49 and ORANGE LINE

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?

What is the alternative route to get from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?

Is there a direct bus between Western & Garfield (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Which bus line goes from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How long does it take to travel from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

Where do I get on the bus near Western & Garfield (North) to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & Garfield (North) and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

When is the first Chicago 'L' from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

How much is the bus fare from Western & Garfield (North) to Harold Washington College?

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