Skip to main content

How to get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by bus?

From Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Central & West End (North) station to Central & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & Harlem Ave station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

49min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central & West End (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & West End (North)
    ID 11581
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & North Ave (North)
    ID 11596
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Central (Green) station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

44min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL

The distance between Central & West End (South) and Northlake, IL is approximately 8.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL

To check the bus schedule from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & West End (South)) and destination (Northlake, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

From Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Central (Green) station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

44min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 72, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & West End (South) and Northlake, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL?

    The 85 bus line goes from Central & West End (North) station near Central & West End (South) in Chicago to Bryn Mawr & Linder (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bryn Mawr & Linder (East) station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Central & West End (South) and Northlake, IL by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & West End (South) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Central & West End (North) stop near Central & West End (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central & West End (South) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Bryn Mawr & Linder (East) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from Central & West End (South) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.