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How to get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, take the 26 bus from Michigan & Jackson (North) station to Michigan & Chicago (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

79min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 26
26
Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
Leaves from Flossmoor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 miĀ ā€¢Ā 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #114| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chicago (North)
    ID 1126
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    Walk to
    Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    170 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ME and 3

To get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, take the 3 bus from Michigan & Jackson (North) station to Michigan & Chicago (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

84min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 3
3
Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
Leaves from Flossmoor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 miĀ ā€¢Ā 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #114| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairbanks & Huron (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chicago (North)
    ID 1126
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    Walk to
    Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    170 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place

The distance between Millennium Park, Chicago and Water Tower Place, Chicago is approximately 26.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago ā€“ you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Millennium Park

Millennium Park is located at Harwood Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 183rd St & Harwood Ave.

Train stations close to Millennium Park:

  • Flossmoor
  • Hazel Crest
  • Calumet

Bus stations close to Millennium Park:

  • 183rd St & Harwood Ave
  • Harwood Ave & 183rd St
  • 183rd St & Morris Ave

Public transit stations close to Water Tower Place, Chicago

Water Tower Place is located at 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

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

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Michigan & Delaware (South)
  • Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North)

Alternative route by bus and train via ME and 3

To get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, take the 3 bus from Michigan & Jackson (North) station to Michigan & Chicago (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

84min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 3
3
Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
Leaves from Flossmoor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 miĀ ā€¢Ā 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #114| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairbanks & Huron (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chicago (North)
    ID 1126
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    Walk to
    Water Tower PlaceĀ 
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    170 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Millennium Park and Water Tower Place?

    No, youā€™ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place?

    The ME train line goes from Flossmoor station near Millennium Park in Homewood to #114| Millennium Station station. From there youā€™ll have to take one bus line till #114| Millennium Station station near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Millennium Park in Homewood and Water Tower Place in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Millennium Park to get to Water Tower Place?

    Get on the ME train from the Flossmoor station near Millennium Park in Homewood.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Millennium Park and Water Tower Place?

    Get off the train at the #114| Millennium Station stop, which is closest to Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place?

    The first train from Millennium Park in Homewood to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Flossmoor station at 11:29 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place?

    The ride from Millennium Park to Water Tower Place costs $7.75.

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