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How to get fromCentral Station (CTA Purple Line) to Columbia College Chicagoby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Columbia College Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Central-Purple to Harold Washington Librarysubway subway Purple Line
    51 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Street & Girard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    1h 35m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Columbia College Chicagotaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    23 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive 14.5 mi

    1. Drive from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Columbia College Chicagocar car 14.5 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Columbia College Chicago by subway and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Central Station (CTA Purple Line), IL, USA and Columbia College Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Central-Purple to Harold Washington Library every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Girard to Columbia College Chicago via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 1h 35m.

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