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Bus stations near Alder Planetarium in Chicago

  • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East),2 min walk,

Train stations near Alder Planetarium in Chicago

  • Museum Campus/11th St.,19 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Alder Planetarium in Chicago

  • Roosevelt,29 min walk,

Bus lines to Alder Planetarium in Chicago

  • 146,Marine Drive & Wilson (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Alder Planetarium?

    The closest stations to Alder Planetarium are:

    • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) is 103 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Museum Campus/11th St. is 1544 yards away, 19 min walk.
    • Roosevelt is 2409 yards away, 29 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Alder Planetarium?

    These Bus lines stop near Alder Planetarium: 146

  • Which Train lines stop near Alder Planetarium?

    These Train lines stop near Alder Planetarium: BNSF, MD-N, ME

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Alder Planetarium?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Alder Planetarium: GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Alder Planetarium in Chicago is Roosevelt. It’s a 29 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Alder Planetarium in Chicago is Museum Campus/11th St.. It’s a 19 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Alder Planetarium in Chicago is Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:11 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:26 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The ME is the first Train that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The ME is the last Train that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:56 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The 146 is the first Bus that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 6:21 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Alder Planetarium in Chicago?

    The 146 is the last Bus that goes to Alder Planetarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 11:39 PM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Alder Planetarium?

    The Bus fare to Alder Planetarium costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Alder Planetarium?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Alder Planetarium costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

  • How much is the Train fare to Alder Planetarium?

    The Train fare to Alder Planetarium costs about $4.00 - $4.25.

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Alder Planetarium, Chicago
Alder Planetarium, ChicagoThe Adler Planetarium is a public museum in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by local businessman Max Adler. Located on the northeastern tip of Northerly Island on Lake Michigan in the city, the Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium in the United States. It is part of Chicago's Museum Campus, which includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum. The Planetarium's mission is to inspire exploration and understanding of the universe. The Adler Planetarium opened to the public on May 12, 1930. Its architect, Ernest A. Grunsfeld Jr., was awarded the gold medal of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 1931 for its design. In 1987, it was declared a National Historic Landmark.The Adler has three theaters, space science exhibitions, including the Gemini 12 space capsule, and a collection of antique scientific instruments and print materials. In addition, the Adler Planetarium hosts the Doane Observatory, a research-active public observatory. The planetarium is surrounded by sculptures including: Man Enters the Cosmos by Henry Moore (1980); Spiral Galaxy by John David Mooney (1998); and America's Courtyard by Ary Perez and Denise Milan.
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