How to get from Howard to Harwood Heights by bus?

From Howard to Harwood Heights by bus

To get from Howard to Harwood Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Touhy Ave & Mason Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85A bus and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Harlem & Lawrence (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

65min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 85A
85A
Bus - 81W
81W
Leaves from Howard Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Mason Ave
    ID 22225
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy/Lehigh
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    ID 9740
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard to Harwood Heights by bus via 290, 226 and 81W

To get from Howard to Harwood Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 226 bus and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Harlem & Lawrence (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

65min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 226
226
Bus - 81W
81W
Leaves from Howard Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd
    ID 22220
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpenter/Touhy
    ID 20833
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    ID 9740
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard to Harwood Heights
The distance between Howard, Chicago and Harwood Heights, Chicago is approximately 11.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard to Harwood Heights by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Howard

Howard is located at Howard, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • South Boulevard
  • Morse
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station
Public transit stations close to Harwood Heights, Chicago

Harwood Heights is located at Harwood Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem & Ainslie (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harwood Heights:

  • Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
  • Cumberland

Train stations close to Harwood Heights:

  • Gladstone Park
  • Jefferson Park
  • Norwood Park

Bus stations close to Harwood Heights:

  • Harlem & Ainslie (North)
  • Harlem & Ainslie (South)
  • Harlem & Gunnison (North)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard to Harwood Heights by bus via 290, 226 and 81W

To get from Howard to Harwood Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 226 bus and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Harlem & Lawrence (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

65min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 226
226
Bus - 81W
81W
Leaves from Howard Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd
    ID 22220
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpenter/Touhy
    ID 20833
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Lawrence (South)
    ID 9740
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard to Harwood Heights?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line 85A, Bus line 81W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard to Harwood Heights?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line 226, Bus line 81W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard and Harwood Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howard to Harwood Heights in Chicago?

    The 290 bus line goes from Howard Cta Station station near Howard to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cumberland Cta Station station near Harwood Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard to Harwood Heights in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Howard and Harwood Heights in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Howard to get to Harwood Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 290 bus from the Howard Cta Station stop near Howard in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Howard and Harwood Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Cumberland Cta Station stop, which is closest to Harwood Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Howard to Harwood Heights?

    The ride from Howard to Harwood Heights costs $2.00.

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