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How to get from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Elgin High School to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 542 bus from Elgin High School station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

107min$2.30
Bus - 542
542
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Elgin High School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin High School
  • 2
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 554, 603 and BLUE LINE

To get from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

113min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr
    ID 16942
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College

The distance between Elgin High School, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 43.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin High School 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.

Public transit stations close to Elgin High School

Elgin High School is located at Elgin High School, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Shales Pkwy.

Train stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Chicago St & Shales Pkwy
  • Chicago St & Campus Dr
  • Maroon Dr & Varsity Dr

Public transit stations close to Harold Washington College, Chicago

Harold Washington College is located at East Lake Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & South Water St (Drop Off Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington/Wabash
  • Clark/Lake

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan Ave & South Water St (Drop Off Only)
  • Michigan & South Water (North)
  • Michigan Ave & Randolph St (Pick Up Only)

Alternative route from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 554, 603 and BLUE LINE

To get from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

113min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Poplar Creek Dr
    ID 16942
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    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 Elgin High School to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 542, Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin High School and Harold Washington College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College?

    The 542 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station near Elgin High School in Elgin to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Elgin High School in Elgin and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin High School to get to Harold Washington College?

    Get on the 542 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 stop near Elgin High School in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin High School and Harold Washington College?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Elgin High School to Harold Washington College costs $2.30.