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How to get from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower by bus?

From John Hancock Center to Willis Tower by bus

Take one direct bus from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago: take the 151 bus from Michigan & Delaware (South) station to Adams & Wells (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

28min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Michigan & Delaware (South)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Delaware (South)
    ID 1097
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wells (West)
    ID 80
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower by bus via 148 and 135

To get from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago, take the 148 bus from Michigan & Delaware (South) station to Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) station. Next, take the 135 bus from Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) station to Adams & S. Wacker (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

31min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 148
148
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Michigan & Delaware (South)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Delaware (South)
    ID 1097
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West)
    ID 1421
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Adams & S. Wacker (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & S. Wacker (West)
    ID 1108
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower
The distance between John Hancock Center, Chicago and Willis Tower, Chicago is approximately 2.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower 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 John Hancock Center

John Hancock Center is located at 875 N Michigan Ave,Chicago,IL , USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to John Hancock Center:

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

Bus stations close to John Hancock Center:

  • Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North)
  • Mies Van Der Rohe & Delaware (North)
Public transit stations close to Willis Tower, Chicago

Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren & Franklin (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Lasalle Street
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Van Buren & Franklin (West)
  • Franklin & Jackson (North)
  • Jackson & Franklin (East)

Alternative route from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower by bus via 148 and 135

To get from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago, take the 148 bus from Michigan & Delaware (South) station to Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) station. Next, take the 135 bus from Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) station to Adams & S. Wacker (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

31min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 148
148
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Michigan & Delaware (South)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Delaware (South)
    ID 1097
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West)
    ID 1421
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Adams & S. Wacker (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & S. Wacker (West)
    ID 1108
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 151.

  • What is the alternative route to get from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 148, Bus line 135.

  • Is there a direct bus between John Hancock Center and Willis Tower in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago in 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago?

    The 151 bus line goes from Michigan & Delaware (South) station near John Hancock Center to Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between John Hancock Center and Willis Tower in Chicago by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near John Hancock Center to get to Willis Tower in Chicago?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Michigan & Delaware (South) stop near John Hancock Center in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between John Hancock Center and Willis Tower in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop, which is closest to Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • When is the last bus from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago?

    The last bus from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago is the Clark line. It leaves the Clark & Delaware (South) stop at 10:42 PM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower in Chicago is the Red Line line. It leaves the Chicago-Red station at 10:17 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower?

    The ride from John Hancock Center to Willis Tower costs $2.25.

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