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How to get from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 226 bus from Central/Pratt station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 330 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Mannheim/North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

78min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 330
330
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Central/Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Pratt
    ID 20813
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/North
    ID 10494
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & 5th Ave station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

89min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd
    ID 22220
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/North
    ID 8227
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    10 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 Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL

The distance between Pratt/Central and Northlake, IL is approximately 15.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pratt/Central 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 Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pratt/Central) 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.

From Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & 5th Ave station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

89min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Niles Center Rd/Carpenter Rd
    ID 22220
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/North
    ID 8227
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    10 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 Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 226, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 330.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line 331, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pratt/Central 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL?

    The 226 bus line goes from Central/Pratt station near Pratt/Central in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Pratt/Central and Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pratt/Central to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 226 bus from the Central/Pratt stop near Pratt/Central in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pratt/Central and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from Pratt/Central to Northlake, IL costs $2.00.