How to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Clark/Lake station. Next, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to Chicago (Brown/Purple) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

57min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Near North Side
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    41 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Near North Side
    Walk to
    Near North Side
    West Walton Street
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Chicago (Blue) station. Next, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

59min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Near North Side
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Blue)
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
    ID 572
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Near North Side
    Walk to
    Near North Side
    West Walton Street
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side

The distance between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Chicago and Near North Side, Chicago is approximately 18.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side 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 O Hare Airport ORD

Chicago O Hare Airport ORD is located at Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 1 Lower Level.

Bus stations close to Chicago O Hare Airport ORD:

  • Terminal 1 Lower Level
  • Terminal 1 Vestibule 1e Upper Level
  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures

Public transit stations close to Near North Side, Chicago

Near North Side is located at West Walton Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clark & Delaware (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Near North Side:

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

Bus stations close to Near North Side:

  • Clark & Delaware (South)
  • Lasalle & Delaware (North)
  • Lasalle & Maple (North)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Chicago (Blue) station. Next, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

59min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Near North Side
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Blue)
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
    ID 572
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Near North Side
    Walk to
    Near North Side
    West Walton Street
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line BROWN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Near North Side in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Clark/Lake station near Near North Side in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side in Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Near North Side in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to get to Near North Side in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Forest Park station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Near North Side in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake station, which is closest to Near North Side in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side?

    The ride from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Near North Side costs $5.00.

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