How to get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 151 bus from Michigan & Pearson (South) station to Adams & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

111min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Millenium Park
Leaves from Michigan & Pearson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Pearson (South)
    ID 1098
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millenium Park
    Walk to
    Millenium Park
    Laporte Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 66, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East) station to Madison & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

168min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Millenium Park
Leaves from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)
    ID 15282
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millenium Park
    Walk to
    Millenium Park
    Laporte Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park

The distance between Water Tower Place, Northlake and Millenium Park, Northlake is approximately 18.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Water Tower Place

Water Tower Place is located at 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Northlake and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Michigan (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Grand-Red
  • Chicago-Red
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Chicago & Michigan (West)
  • Chicago & Michigan (East)
  • Michigan & Pearson (South)

Public transit stations close to Millenium Park, Northlake

Millenium Park is located at Laporte Avenue, Northlake and the nearest public transit station is Wolf/Whitehall.

Train stations close to Millenium Park:

  • Berkeley
  • Bellwood
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Millenium Park:

  • Wolf/Whitehall
  • Wolf/Village/Armitage
  • Wolf/Country Club

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 66, GREEN LINE and 318

To get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park in Northlake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East) station to Madison & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

168min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Millenium Park
Leaves from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East)
    ID 15282
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millenium Park
    Walk to
    Millenium Park
    Laporte Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water Tower Place and Millenium Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park?

    The 151 bus line goes from Michigan & Pearson (South) station near Water Tower Place in Chicago to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Millenium Park in Northlake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Water Tower Place in Chicago and Millenium Park in Northlake by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water Tower Place to get to Millenium Park?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Michigan & Pearson (South) stop near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Water Tower Place and Millenium Park?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop, which is closest to Millenium Park in Northlake.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park?

    The ride from Water Tower Place to Millenium Park costs $2.25.

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