How to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

111min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    110 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
    30 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 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Northlake, IL is approximately 23.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Western Terminal (East)) and destination (Northlake, 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Northlake, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL?

    The X49 bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) in Chicago to Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the X49 bus from the 79th & Western Terminal near 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.

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