How to get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Madison & Dearborn/State (West) 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 & Overhill (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    110 yd • 2 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
    28 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 & Overhill (West)
    ID 9745
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Lawrence & Overhill (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

70min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Lasalle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Overhill (West)
    ID 9745
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL
The distance between Balbo & Michigan (East), Harwood Heights and Norridge, IL, Harwood Heights is approximately 14.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Michigan (East) 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.
Public transit stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East)

Balbo & Michigan (East) is located at Balbo & Michigan (East), Harwood Heights and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Michigan (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Train stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (North)
Public transit stations close to Norridge, IL, Harwood Heights

Norridge, IL is located at Norridge, IL, Harwood Heights and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Octavia (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Norridge, IL:

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

Train stations close to Norridge, IL:

  • Norwood Park
  • Gladstone Park

Bus stations close to Norridge, IL:

  • Lawrence & Octavia (West)
  • Harlem & Leland (South)
  • Lawrence & Octavia (East)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the 81W bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station to Lawrence & Overhill (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

70min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 81W
81W
Walk to Norridge, IL
Leaves from Lasalle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Overhill (West)
    ID 9745
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Norridge, IL
    Walk to
    Norridge, IL
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Michigan (East) and Norridge, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Michigan (East) in Chicago to Madison & Jefferson (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Madison & Jefferson (West) station near Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Michigan (East) in Chicago and Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Michigan (East) to get to Norridge, IL?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Michigan & Balbo (North) stop near Balbo & Michigan (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Michigan (East) and Norridge, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Jefferson (West) stop, which is closest to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Michigan (East) in Chicago to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights is Blue Line. It leaves the Lasalle station at 7:20 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL?

    The ride from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Norridge, IL costs $2.25.

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