How to get from Chicago Union Station to United Center by bus?

From Chicago Union Station to United Center by bus

Take one direct bus from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago: take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

17min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Madison & Clinton (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    360 yd • 5 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
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago Union Station to United Center by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Illinois Medical District station. Next, take the 50 bus from Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North) station to Damen & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

24min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 50
50
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 15869
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Madison (North)
    ID 8910
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to United Center

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 1.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clinton & Quincy (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • Jackson & Clinton (East)
  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)

Public transit stations close to United Center, Chicago

United Center is located at West Madison Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ashland-Lake.

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Ashland-Lake
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Damen & Washington (South)
  • Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
  • Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East)

Related Routes

From Chicago Union Station to United Center by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Illinois Medical District station. Next, take the 50 bus from Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North) station to Damen & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

24min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 50
50
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illinois Medical District Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 15869
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Madison (North)
    ID 8910
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    West Madison Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to United Center?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to United Center?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and United Center in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago in 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Clinton (West) station near Chicago Union Station to Madison & Austin Terminal (South) station near United Center in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and United Center in Chicago by bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Union Station to get to United Center in Chicago?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & Clinton (West) stop near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago Union Station 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 Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago?

    The first bus from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago is Madison. It leaves the Madison & Clinton (West) stop at 6:15 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Chicago Union Station to United Center in Chicago is Blue Line. It leaves the Clinton-Blue station at 6:07 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Union Station to United Center?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to United Center costs $2.25.

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