How to get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Lawrence & Oriole (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Norridge, IL on the Moovit app.

59min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Oriole (West)
    ID 9744
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Lawrence & Oriole (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Norridge, IL on the Moovit app.

66min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Oriole (West)
    ID 9744
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL

The distance between Madison & Western (West), Harwood Heights and Norridge, IL, Harwood Heights is approximately 11.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harwood Heights – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison & Western (West)) and destination (Norridge, IL), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Lawrence & Oriole (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Norridge, IL on the Moovit app.

66min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Oriole (West)
    ID 9744
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madison & Western (West) and Norridge, IL?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Madison (North) station near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Madison & Western (West) in Chicago and Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madison & Western (West) to get to Norridge, IL?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Madison (North) stop near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Madison & Western (West) and Norridge, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights is Blue Line. It leaves the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station at 7:24 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The ride from Madison & Western (West) to Norridge, IL costs $2.25.

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