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How to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL by bus?

From Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL by bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (West) station to Harlem & North Ave (North) station. Next, 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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

36min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from North Ave & Central (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85 bus from Central & North Ave (South) station to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central & North Ave (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & North Ave (South)
    ID 11554
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 11566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL

The distance between Central & North Ave (North) and Northlake, IL is approximately 6.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & North Ave (North) 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 & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL

To check the bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & North Ave (North)) 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 & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85 bus from Central & North Ave (South) station to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

55min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central & North Ave (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & North Ave (South)
    ID 11554
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 11566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    25 min
  • 10
    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 & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & North Ave (North) and Northlake, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The 72 bus line goes from North Ave & Central (West) station near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago to Neva & North Ave (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Neva & North Ave (South) station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Central & North Ave (North) and Northlake, IL by bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & North Ave (North) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 72 bus from the North Ave & Central (West) stop near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Neva & North Ave (South) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from Central & North Ave (North) to Northlake, IL costs $2.55.