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Directions to Central Station (Chicago) with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central Station
Bus: 226, 85, 85A, 92, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE.
Train: MD-N, UP-NW, BLUE LINE.
Chicago 'L':Â BLUE LINE.
How to get to Central Station by bus?
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How to get to Central Station by train?
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How to get to Central Station by Chicago 'L'?
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Bus stops near Central Station in Chicago
- Milwaukee/Foster, 1 min walk,
- Milwaukee/Central Ave., 2 min walk,
- Northwest Hwy & Foster (Nw), 2 min walk,
- Central Station, 2 min walk,
- Foster & Milwaukee (Sw), 3 min walk,
Train stations near Central Station in Chicago
- Forest Glen, 27 min walk,
- Jefferson Park, 46 min walk,
Bus lines to Central Station in Chicago
- 85, Bryn Mawr & Linder (East),
- 85A, Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw),
- 225, Harlem / Oakton,
- 226, Oakton St & Harlem Ave,
- 68, Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw),
- PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Pulse Milwaukee Line,
- 270, Milwaukee Avenue,
- 92, Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw),
What are the closest stations to Central Station?
The closest stations to Central Station are:
- Milwaukee/Foster is 2 yards away, 1 min walk.
- Milwaukee/Central Ave. is 95 yards away, 2 min walk.
- Northwest Hwy & Foster (Nw) is 133 yards away, 2 min walk.
- Central Station is 145 yards away, 2 min walk.
- Foster & Milwaukee (Sw) is 212 yards away, 3 min walk.
- Forest Glen is 2286 yards away, 27 min walk.
- Jefferson Park is 3910 yards away, 46 min walk.
Which bus lines stop near Central Station?
These bus lines stop near Central Station: 226, 85, 85A, 92, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE.
Which train lines stop near Central Station?
These train lines stop near Central Station: MD-N, UP-NW.
Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Central Station?
BLUE LINE (Towards O'Hare)
What’s the nearest train station to Central Station in Chicago?
The nearest train station to Central Station in Chicago is Forest Glen. It’s a 27 min walk away.
What’s the nearest bus station to Central Station in Chicago?
The nearest bus station to Central Station in Chicago is Milwaukee/Foster. It’s a 1 min walk away.
What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Central Station in Chicago?
The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:06 AM.
What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Central Station in Chicago?
The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:46 AM.
What time is the first train to Central Station in Chicago?
The UP-NW is the first train that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:17 AM.
What time is the last train to Central Station in Chicago?
The MD-N is the last train that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 1:02 AM.
What time is the first bus to Central Station in Chicago?
The 85 is the first bus that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:23 AM.
What time is the last bus to Central Station in Chicago?
The 85 is the last bus that goes to Central Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 1:15 AM.
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Public transit to Central Station stop (ID: 22074) in Chicago
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Bus: 226, 85, 85A, 92, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, 225, 68, 270.Train: MD-N, UP-NW, BLUE LINE.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE.
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Central Station stop’s code is 22074
The first line to this stop is PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, at 5:19 AM, and the last line is PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE at 12:19 AM.
5218 N Milwaukee Ave, North Side, Chicago, IL, USA
This stop serves PACE’s lines
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- Milwaukee/Foster,
- Milwaukee/Central Ave.,
- Northwest Hwy & Foster (Nw),
- Central Station,
- Foster & Milwaukee (Sw)
Bus stops near Central Station
- Forest Glen,
- Jefferson Park
Train stations near Central Station
- Payne Drive & 55th Street (Ne),
- Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North),
- Foster & California (East),
- 159th St & Harlem Ave,
- Caldwell & Central Terminal (North),
- 63rd/Central,
- 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West),
- Elmhurst,
- North Ave & Gary Ave,
- Madison & Kildare (East),
- 147th St & Western Ave,
- Southport,
- California & Fullerton (South),
- Northwest Transportation Center,
- Foster & Elston (West),
- 18th Street & Racine (East),
- Vincennes & 76th Street (South),
- Harlem Ave & Southwest Hwy,
- 103rd St & Southwest Hwy,
- 18th Street & Ashland (East)
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