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How to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by bus?

From Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by bus

Take one direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago: take the 37 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Chicago Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) on the Moovit app.

15min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
Leaves from Jackson & Clinton (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Fullerton & Sheffield (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw)
    ID 4626
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    Walk to
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by bus via 156

Take one direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago: take the 156 bus from Union Station Transit Center (East) station to Lasalle & Kinzie (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Chicago Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) on the Moovit app.

15min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
Leaves from Union Station Transit Center (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lasalle & Kinzie (North)
    ID 14528
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    Walk to
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple)

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple), Chicago is approximately 1.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple)

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

Alternative route from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by bus via 156

Take one direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago: take the 156 bus from Union Station Transit Center (East) station to Lasalle & Kinzie (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Chicago Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) on the Moovit app.

15min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
Leaves from Union Station Transit Center (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18250
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lasalle & Kinzie (North)
    ID 14528
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    Walk to
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple)?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 37.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple)?

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 156.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago in 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    The 37 bus line goes from Jackson & Clinton (East) station near Chicago Union Station to Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw) station near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago by bus is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Union Station to get to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    Get on the 37 bus from the Jackson & Clinton (East) stop near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw) stop, which is closest to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    The first bus from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago is Sedgwick. It leaves the Jackson & Clinton (East) stop at 3:01 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago is Blue Line. It leaves the Clinton-Blue station at 7:14 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) costs $2.25.