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How to get from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

From Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College by bus and train

To get from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Oakton Community College station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 157 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & South Water (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Oakton Community College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

62min$8.30
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 157
157
Walk to Harold Washington College
Leaves from Oakton Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton Community College
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & South Water (North)
    ID 1120
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College

The distance between Oakton Community College, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 20.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College

To check the bus and train schedule from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton Community College) and destination (Harold Washington College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 157.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Community College and Harold Washington College?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College?

    The 208 bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station near Oakton Community College in Des Plaines to Des Plaines station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Des Plaines station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Community College in Des Plaines and Harold Washington College in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Community College to get to Harold Washington College?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station near Oakton Community College in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Community College and Harold Washington College?

    Get off the bus at the Des Plaines stop, which is closest to Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Oakton Community College to Harold Washington College costs $8.30.

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