How to get from Palatine to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Palatine to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Palatine to Merchandise Mart in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 606 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Palatine may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Merchandise Mart on the Moovit app.

96min$2.30
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Merchandise Mart
Leaves from Rand/Wilke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd
    ID 16930
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr
    ID 9459
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop B
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop B
    ID 37719
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merchandise Mart
    Walk to
    Merchandise Mart
    W Kinzie St
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palatine to Merchandise Mart

The distance between Palatine, Chicago and Merchandise Mart, Chicago is approximately 35.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Palatine to Merchandise Mart

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Merchandise Mart?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 606, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palatine and Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palatine to Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    The 604 bus line goes from Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd station near Palatine to Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr station near Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palatine to Merchandise Mart in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Palatine and Merchandise Mart in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palatine to get to Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    Get on the 604 bus from the Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd stop near Palatine in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palatine and Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr station, which is closest to Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Palatine to Merchandise Mart?

    The ride from Palatine to Merchandise Mart costs $2.30.

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