How to get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Dempster - Skokie Cta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Michigan Avenue
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster - Skokie Cta
    ID 37591
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Michigan Avenue
    Walk to
    Michigan Avenue
    East North Water Street
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via YELLOW LINE and 147

To get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue in Chicago, take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Oakton-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

83min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Michigan Avenue
Leaves from Oakton-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Oakton-Skokie
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Michigan Avenue
    Walk to
    Michigan Avenue
    East North Water Street
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Michigan Avenue

The distance between Skokie, Chicago and Michigan Avenue, Chicago is approximately 17.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie to Michigan Avenue by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Skokie

Skokie is located at Main Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North)
  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Keystone Ave

Public transit stations close to Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Michigan Avenue is located at East North Water Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Michigan Avenue:

  • Grand-Red
  • State/Lake
  • Lake (Red)

Train stations close to Michigan Avenue:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Michigan Avenue:

  • Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West)
  • Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West)
  • Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via YELLOW LINE and 147

To get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue in Chicago, take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Oakton-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

83min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Michigan Avenue
Leaves from Oakton-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Oakton-Skokie
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Michigan Avenue
    Walk to
    Michigan Avenue
    East North Water Street
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 147.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skokie to Michigan Avenue?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 147.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Michigan Avenue?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie to Michigan Avenue?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station near Skokie in Skokie to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station near Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skokie to Michigan Avenue by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Skokie in Skokie and Michigan Avenue in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skokie to get to Michigan Avenue?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dempster St & Crawford Ave stop near Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skokie and Michigan Avenue?

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 stop, which is closest to Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Skokie to Michigan Avenue?

    The ride from Skokie to Michigan Avenue costs $2.00.

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