How to get from State/Lake to United Center by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago: take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

26min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington-Blue station to Illinois Medical District station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

28min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Washington-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Illinois Medical District
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from State/Lake to United Center

The distance between State/Lake, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 2.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State/Lake 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 State/Lake

State/Lake is located at State/Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Randolph (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to State/Lake:

  • Washington-Blue
  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington/Wabash

Train stations close to State/Lake:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to State/Lake:

  • State & Randolph (North)
  • S. Water (Lower) & Michigan (East)
  • Dearborn & Wacker/Lake (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 & Madison (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine
  • Polk

Bus stations close to United Center:

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

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington-Blue station to Illinois Medical District station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

28min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Washington-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Illinois Medical District
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from State/Lake to United Center?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from State/Lake to United Center?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between State/Lake and United Center in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago in 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station near State/Lake to Madison & Austin Terminal (South) station near United Center in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between State/Lake and United Center in Chicago by bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near State/Lake to get to United Center in Chicago?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & Dearborn/State (West) stop near State/Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State/Lake and United Center in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Austin Terminal (South) stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago?

    The first bus from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago is Madison. It leaves the Madison & Dearborn/State (West) stop at 3:11 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from State/Lake to United Center in Chicago is Green Line. It leaves the State/Lake station at 7:06 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from State/Lake to United Center?

    The ride from State/Lake to United Center costs $2.25.

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