How to get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Central (Green) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

68min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Corcoran (Green Line) (North)
    ID 11583
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 in Chicago, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Clark/Lake station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

88min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Chicago and Terminal 1, Chicago is approximately 16.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • South Blvd & Harlem (West)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Public transit stations close to Terminal 1, Chicago

Terminal 1 is located at Departures Terminal 1, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is O'Hare.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare

Train stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Bensenville
  • Schiller Park

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
  • Terminal 2 Lower Level
  • Terminal 2 Vestibule 2d Upper Level

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 in Chicago, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Clark/Lake station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

88min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 85, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Harlem/Lake and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to Central (Green) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Terminal 1 station near Terminal 1 in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and Terminal 1 in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Harlem/Lake to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Harlem/Lake and Terminal 1?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Terminal 1 station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to Terminal 1 costs $2.50.

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