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

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

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

14min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 156 bus from Union Station Transit Center (East) station to Lasalle & Kinzie (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

20min$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
    16 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 1.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple) by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clinton & Quincy (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • Jackson & Clinton (East)
  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)

Public transit stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown / Purple), Chicago

Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) is located at Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

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

Bus stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

  • Clark & Kinzie (South)
  • Lasalle & Illinois (North)
  • Lasalle & Kinzie (North)

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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 156 bus from Union Station Transit Center (East) station to Lasalle & Kinzie (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

20min$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
    16 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 14 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line 156.

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

    Yes, there is a direct Chicago 'L' going from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago in 14 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Quincy station near Chicago Union Station to Linden 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 Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 14 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Quincy station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden station, 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 LaSalle. It leaves the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop at 2:05 AM.

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

    The last Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Clinton-Blue station at 9:33 PM.

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

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) costs $2.50.

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