How to get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

From River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College by bus and train

To get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf/River station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 157 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & South Water (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from River Rd & Golf Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

59min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 157
157
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Golf/River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf/River
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & South Water (North)
    ID 1120
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College

The distance between River Rd & Golf Rd, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 19.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College

To check the bus and train schedule from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Rd & Golf Rd) and destination (Harold Washington College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 157.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Rd & Golf Rd and Harold Washington College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf/River station near River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines to Des Plaines Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Des Plaines Metra Station station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

    The total travel time between River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Rd & Golf Rd to get to Harold Washington College?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf/River stop near River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Rd & Golf Rd and Harold Washington College?

    Get off the bus at the Des Plaines Metra Station stop, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College?

    The first train from River Rd & Golf Rd in Des Plaines to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 12:01 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from River Rd & Golf Rd to Harold Washington College costs $8.30.

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