How to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center by bus?

By bus

To get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago, take the J14 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Madison & Wabash (West) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Wabash (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

33min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 6 and 20

To get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago, take the 6 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Michigan & Madison (North) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Michigan & Washington (South) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

33min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Madison (North)
    ID 2188
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center

The distance between Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 3.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel is located at East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & Balbo (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Congress Plaza Hotel:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Harrison
  • Adams/Wabash

Train stations close to Congress Plaza Hotel:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Congress Plaza Hotel:

  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Balbo & Michigan (West)
  • Michigan & Balbo (North)

Public transit stations close to United Center, Chicago

United Center is located at West Madison Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Adams (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk
  • Racine

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Damen & Adams (South)
  • Damen & Adams (North)
  • Madison & Paulina (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 6 and 20

To get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago, take the 6 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Michigan & Madison (North) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Michigan & Washington (South) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

33min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Madison (North)
    ID 2188
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Congress Plaza Hotel and United Center in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near Congress Plaza Hotel to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near United Center in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Congress Plaza Hotel and United Center in Chicago by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Congress Plaza Hotel to get to United Center in Chicago?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) stop near Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Congress Plaza Hotel and United Center in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

  • When is the last bus from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago?

    The last bus from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago is the Madison line. It leaves the Madison & Wabash (West) stop at 10:42 PM.

  • When is the first train from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago?

    The first train from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago is Milwaukee North. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 7:25 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center in Chicago is Blue Line. It leaves the Lasalle station at 7:15 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center?

    The ride from Congress Plaza Hotel to United Center costs $2.25.

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