How to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Millennium Station 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 2 hr 2 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #308| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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
    30 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
    23 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 & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Northlake, IL is approximately 27.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Colfax (West)) and destination (Northlake, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct train between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Northlake, IL?

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

  • Which train line goes from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The ME train line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago to Millennium Station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Millennium Station near Northlake, IL.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Northlake, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the ME train from the Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the train at the Millennium Station, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

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