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

From Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$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
    300 yd • 4 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 & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 28, BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
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
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    150 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
    29 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
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL

The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), Harwood Heights and Norridge, IL, Harwood Heights is approximately 14.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (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.

Public transit stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

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

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

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

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (South)

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 & Overhill (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Norridge, IL:

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

Train stations close to Norridge, IL:

  • Norwood Park
  • Gladstone Park

Bus stations close to Norridge, IL:

  • Lawrence & Overhill (West)
  • Lawrence & Overhill (East)
  • Lawrence & Opal (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 28, BLUE LINE and 81W

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 28 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

73min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
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
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    150 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
    29 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 81W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Columbus (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 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) 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 & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago and Norridge, IL in Harwood Heights by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Columbus (West) 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 & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Balbo & Columbus (West) 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 & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL?

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Norridge, IL costs $2.25.

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