How to get from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL - Bus Schedule

The 20 bus from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (West) station to Madison & California (West) 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 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

64min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Madison & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & California (West)
    ID 14841
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    360 yd • 5 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
    17 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 Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL

The distance between Madison & Western (West) and Northlake, IL is approximately 12.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison & Western (West) 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 Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison & Western (West)) 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 Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 20, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madison & Western (West) 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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & California (West) station near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago to California-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till California-Green station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Madison & Western (West) and Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madison & Western (West) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & California (West) stop near Madison & Western (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the California-Green stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from Madison & Western (West) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.

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