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How to get to Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

Directions to Chicago with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago

    BusBus: 44, 87, 9, X9.TrainTrain: RI.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': RED LINE.

How to get to Chicago by bus?

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How to get to Chicago by train?

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How to get to Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Chicago

  • Ashland & 85th Street (North), 4 min walk,
  • 87th Street & Laflin (West), 6 min walk,
  • Ashland & 83rd Street (North), 9 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago

  • Brainerd, 12 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago

  • 9, Ashland & 74th Street (North),
  • 87, 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West),
  • X9, Irving Park & Fremont (West),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago?

    The closest stations to Chicago are:

    • Ashland & 85th Street (North) is 266 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 87th Street & Laflin (West) is 484 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Ashland & 83rd Street (North) is 694 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Brainerd is 966 yards away, 12 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chicago?

    These bus lines stop near Chicago: 44, 87, 9, X9.

  • Which train line stops near Chicago?

    RI

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Chicago?

    RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Chicago is Brainerd. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Chicago is Ashland & 85th Street (North). It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • How much is the bus fare to Chicago?

    The bus fare to Chicago costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

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

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Chicago costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the train fare to Chicago?

    The train fare to Chicago costs about $4.00 - $6.25.

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Public Transportation to Chicago

Wondering how to get to Chicago, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Chicago with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chicago? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Ashland & 85th Street (North); 87th Street & Laflin (West); Ashland & 83rd Street (North); Brainerd.

Bus: 44, 87, 9, X9.Train: RI.Chicago 'L': RED LINE.

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Chicago Address: IL 60620 street in Chicago

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Chicago has 3 transit type(s), including: bus, Chicago 'L' or train, operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

Public transit lines with stations closest to Chicago

Train lines with stations closest to Chicago

Bus lines with stations closest to Chicago