How to get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan in Chicago, take the 151 bus from Michigan & Superior station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from Michigan & Superior

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Superior
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #805| Manhattan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 156 and SWS

To get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan in Chicago, take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Chicago (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from Lasalle & Chicago (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Chicago (South)
    ID 4957
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #805| Manhattan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago-Red to Manhattan

The distance between Chicago-Red, Chicago and Manhattan, Chicago is approximately 42.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago-Red to Manhattan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago-Red

Chicago-Red is located at Chicago-Red, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & State (Red Line) (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • State/Lake
  • Grand-Red

Bus stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)
  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (North)
  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, Chicago

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Manhattan.

Train stations close to Manhattan:

  • Manhattan

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 156 and SWS

To get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan in Chicago, take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Chicago (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Manhattan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from Lasalle & Chicago (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Chicago (South)
    ID 4957
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #805| Manhattan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manhattan
    Ride to train station
    Manhattan
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line SWS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago-Red to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line SWS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago-Red and Manhattan in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago-Red to Manhattan in Chicago?

    The 151 bus line goes from Michigan & Superior station near Chicago-Red to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manhattan station near Manhattan in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago-Red to Manhattan in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago-Red and Manhattan in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago-Red to get to Manhattan in Chicago?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Michigan & Superior stop near Chicago-Red in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago-Red and Manhattan in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Manhattan station, which is closest to Manhattan in Chicago.

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