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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Madison & Wabash (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 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

83min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 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
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Wabash (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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

85min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 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
    22 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL

The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), Northlake and Northlake, IL, Northlake is approximately 16.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (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.

Public transit stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West)

Balbo & Columbus (West) is located at Balbo & Columbus (West), Northlake and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Museum Campus/11th St.
  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Balbo & Columbus (East)
  • Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • Balbo & Michigan (West)

Public transit stations close to Northlake, IL, Northlake

Northlake, IL is located at Northlake, IL, Northlake and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & Roberta Ave.

Train stations close to Northlake, IL:

  • Mannheim
  • Bellwood
  • Melrose Park

Bus stations close to Northlake, IL:

  • North Ave & Roberta Ave
  • North Ave & Roy Ave
  • North Ave & Edwards Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Balbo (North) station to Adams & Wabash (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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

85min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Michigan & Balbo (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Balbo (North)
    ID 1584
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 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
    22 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 Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Columbus (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 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Balbo (North) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near Northlake, IL in Northlake.

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

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago and Northlake, IL in Northlake by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the J14 bus from the Michigan & Balbo (North) stop near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL in Northlake.

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

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.

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