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How to get from Howard to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Howard to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Howard to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Davis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

184min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    88 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howard to Streamwood by bus

To get from Howard to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 215 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

185min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 729
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    68 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard to Streamwood

The distance between Howard, Streamwood and Streamwood, Streamwood is approximately 41.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Streamwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howard

Howard is located at Howard, Streamwood and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • Morse
  • South Boulevard
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station

Public transit stations close to Streamwood, Streamwood

Streamwood is located at Cypress Drive, Streamwood and the nearest public transit station is Hanover Park.

Train stations close to Streamwood:

  • Hanover Park
  • Bartlett

From Howard to Streamwood by bus

To get from Howard to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 215 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

185min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 729
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    68 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard to Streamwood?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard to Streamwood?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Howard and Streamwood?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard to Streamwood?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Howard in Chicago to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Davis station near Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard in Chicago and Streamwood in Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Howard to get to Streamwood?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Howard in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Howard and Streamwood?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Davis stop, which is closest to Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Howard to Streamwood?

    The ride from Howard to Streamwood costs $2.80.

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