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How to get to 56th Street in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

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Directions to 56th Street (Chicago) with public transportation

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How to get to 56th Street by bus?

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How to get to 56th Street by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near 56th Street in Chicago

  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West),2 min walk,
  • Lasalle & Huron (South),2 min walk,
  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East),3 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near 56th Street in Chicago

  • Grand-Red,12 min walk,
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple),13 min walk,

Bus lines to 56th Street in Chicago

  • 66,Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 156,Stockton & Fullerton (North),
  • 37,Clinton Blue Line Station (South),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to 56th Street?

    The closest stations to 56th Street are:

    • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West) is 92 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Lasalle & Huron (South) is 125 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) is 141 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Grand-Red is 948 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) is 1095 yards away, 13 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near 56th Street?

    These bus lines stop near 56th Street: 156, 66.

  • Which train lines stop near 56th Street?

    These train lines stop near 56th Street: BNSF, ME, RI, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near 56th Street?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near 56th Street: BROWN LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to 56th Street in Chicago is Grand-Red. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to 56th Street in Chicago are Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West) and Lasalle & Huron (South). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to 56th Street in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to 56th Street in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The 66 is the first bus that goes to 56th Street in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:17 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to 56th Street in Chicago?

    The 66 is the last bus that goes to 56th Street in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:18 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to 56th Street?

    The bus fare to 56th Street costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to 56th Street?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to 56th Street costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

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Public Transit to 56th Street in Chicago

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to 56th Street? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (West); Lasalle & Huron (South); Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East); Grand-Red; Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple).

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