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How to get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium by bus?

By bus

To get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago, take the 29 bus from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station to State & Lake (South) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Lake (South) station to Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

46min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 29
29
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Adler Planetarium
Leaves from Navy Pier Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 758
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
    ID 4877
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Adler Planetarium
    Walk to
    Adler Planetarium
    East Solidarity Drive
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 2 and 146

To get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago, take the 2 bus from Grand & Streeter (West) station to Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station to Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

44min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Adler Planetarium
Leaves from Grand & Streeter (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Streeter (West)
    ID 759
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
    ID 4877
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Adler Planetarium
    Walk to
    Adler Planetarium
    East Solidarity Drive
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium

The distance between Navy Pier, Chicago and Adler Planetarium, Chicago is approximately 4.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Navy Pier

Navy Pier is located at East Grand Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Peshtigo (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Chicago-Red
  • Grand-Red
  • State/Lake

Train stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Grand & Peshtigo (West)
  • Illinois & Peshtigo (East)
  • Grand & Streeter (West)

Public transit stations close to Adler Planetarium, Chicago

Adler Planetarium is located at East Solidarity Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Roosevelt

Train stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Museum Campus/11th St.
  • Mccormick Place
  • 18th St.

Bus stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (East)
  • Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (West)
  • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)

Alternative route by bus via 2 and 146

To get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago, take the 2 bus from Grand & Streeter (West) station to Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station to Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

44min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Adler Planetarium
Leaves from Grand & Streeter (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Streeter (West)
    ID 759
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
    ID 4877
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Adler Planetarium
    Walk to
    Adler Planetarium
    East Solidarity Drive
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between Navy Pier and Adler Planetarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago?

    The 29 bus line goes from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station near Navy Pier to 95th Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 95th Red Line Station (East) station near Adler Planetarium in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Navy Pier and Adler Planetarium in Chicago by bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Navy Pier to get to Adler Planetarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 29 bus from the Navy Pier Terminal (North) stop near Navy Pier in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Navy Pier and Adler Planetarium in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 95th Red Line Station (East) stop, which is closest to Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Grand-Red station at 7:34 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium?

    The ride from Navy Pier to Adler Planetarium costs $2.25.

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