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How to get from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago: take the 146 bus from Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

35min$2.25
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Adler Planetarium
    Museum Campus, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Foster & Broadway (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Millennium Station station. Next, take the 147 bus from Michigan & Randolph (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

41min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #710| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place
The distance between Adler Planetarium, Chicago and Water Tower Place, Chicago is approximately 3.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place 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 Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium is located at Museum Campus, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Roosevelt

Train stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Museum Campus/11th St.
  • 18th St.
  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Adler Planetarium:

  • Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (East)
  • Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (West)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
Public transit stations close to Water Tower Place, Chicago

Water Tower Place is located at East Chestnut Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mies Van Der Rohe & Delaware (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

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

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Mies Van Der Rohe & Delaware (North)
  • Michigan & Chestnut (North)
  • Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)

By bus and train

To get from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Millennium Station station. Next, take the 147 bus from Michigan & Randolph (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

41min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 147
147
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #710| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 147.

  • Is there a direct bus between Adler Planetarium and Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago in 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The 146 bus line goes from Foster & Broadway (West) station near Adler Planetarium to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Adler Planetarium and Water Tower Place in Chicago by bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Adler Planetarium to get to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    Get on the 146 bus from the Foster & Broadway (West) stop near Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Adler Planetarium and Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Michigan & Chestnut (North) stop, which is closest to Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The first bus from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express. It leaves the Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) stop at 3:11 AM.

  • When is the first train from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The first train from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Museum Campus/11th St. station at 7:41 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Roosevelt station at 7:26 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place?

    The ride from Adler Planetarium to Water Tower Place costs $2.25.

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