How to get to Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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Directions to Chicago with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago

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  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L':

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 stations near Chicago

  • Michigan & Illinois (South),1 min walk,
  • Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East),1 min walk,
  • Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North),1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South),2 min walk,
  • Michigan & Ontario,4 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Chicago

  • Grand-Red,6 min walk,
  • State/Lake,11 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago

  • Millennium Station,11 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 143,Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 146,State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 151,Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North),
  • 157,Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • 29,State,
  • 65,Grand,
  • 120,Mcclurg & Huron (North),
  • 121,Adams & Canal (West),
  • 66,Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 850,Plainfield Park-N-Ride,
  • 851,Canterbury Park-N-Ride,
  • 855,Michigan Ave & Superior St,
  • 125,Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson (North),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Chicago?

    The closest stations to Chicago are:

    • Michigan & Illinois (South) is 22 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) is 23 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North) is 34 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South) is 135 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Ontario is 278 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Grand-Red is 458 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 853 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • State/Lake is 855 yards away, 11 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Chicago?

    These Bus lines stop near Chicago: 146, 147, 148, 2, 29, 3, 65

  • Which Train lines stop near Chicago?

    These Train lines stop near Chicago: MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago?

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

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago is Grand-Red. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Chicago is Millennium Station. It’s a 11 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago are Michigan & Illinois (South), Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) and Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (North). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Chicago?

    The Bus fare to Chicago costs about $2.25.

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

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

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