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How to get from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central/Elston to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

41min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Racine
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Central/Elston to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central/Seminole station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

47min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Central/Seminole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Seminole
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Central/Elston to Harold Washington College

The distance between Central/Elston, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 10.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central/Elston 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 Central/Elston

Central/Elston is located at Central/Elston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Central/Ardmore/Manton.

Train stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Gladstone Park
  • Edgebrook
  • Jefferson Park

Bus stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Central/Ardmore/Manton
  • Central/Elston
  • Central/Manton/Ardmore

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 & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Washington-Blue
  • Clark/Lake
  • Lake (Red)

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan & Randolph at Chase Bank (Chicago)
  • Michigan & South Water (South)
  • Michigan Ave & South Water St (Drop Off Only)

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and bus via 85 and BLUE LINE

To get from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the 85 bus from Central/Seminole station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

47min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Central/Seminole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Seminole
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Central/Elston to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central/Elston 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 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The 85A bus line goes from Central/Elston station near Central/Elston to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station near Harold Washington College in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Central/Elston and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central/Elston to get to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get on the 85A bus from the Central/Elston stop near Central/Elston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central/Elston and Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The first train from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Gladstone Park station at 11:17 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Blue Line. It leaves the Jefferson Park station at 6:31 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Central/Elston to Harold Washington College costs $2.25.