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How to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & 18th Place (North) 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

76min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Western & 18th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    8 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
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via PINK LINE, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-Lake 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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

75min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    24 min
  • 9
    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 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL

The distance between 18th Street & Western (West), Northlake and Northlake, IL, Northlake is approximately 15.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & 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.

Public transit stations close to 18th Street & Western (West)

18th Street & Western (West) is located at 18th Street & Western (West), Northlake and the nearest public transit station is Western Avenue.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • Western-Cermak
  • 18th
  • California (Pink)

Train stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • 18th Street & Western (East)
  • Western & 18th Place (North)
  • Western & 18th Street (South)

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 & Wolf Rd.

Train stations close to Northlake, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Mannheim

Bus stations close to Northlake, IL:

  • North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • Wolf/North
  • Wolf Rd & North Ave

Alternative route from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via PINK LINE, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-Lake 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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

75min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    24 min
  • 9
    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 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between 18th Street & 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & 18th Place (North) station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Northlake, IL in Northlake.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago and Northlake, IL in Northlake by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 18th Street & Western (West) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & 18th Place (North) stop near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 18th Street & Western (West) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL in Northlake.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from 18th Street & Western (West) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.