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

Directions to Chicago Cultural Center with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago Cultural Center

    BusBus: 147, 151, 2, 29, 56.TrainTrain: ME, UP-N, UP-NW, SSL.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

How to get to Chicago Cultural Center by bus?

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How to get to Chicago Cultural Center by train?

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How to get to Chicago Cultural Center by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Chicago Cultural Center

  • AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago), 2 min walk,
  • Michigan & Randolph (North), 2 min walk,
  • Washington & Wabash (East), 2 min walk,
  • Michigan/Randolph, 3 min walk,
  • Michigan & Lake/Randolph (South), 3 min walk,
  • Randolph & Michigan (East), 3 min walk,
  • State & Randolph (North), 5 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago Cultural Center

  • Millennium Station, 3 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Chicago Cultural Center

  • Washington/Wabash, 3 min walk,
  • Lake (Red), 5 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago Cultural Center

  • CHICAGO DASH, Chicago,
  • 3, Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 6, Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South),
  • 20, Columbus & Randolph (South),
  • 26, Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 66, Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 143, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 147, Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 151, Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North),
  • 157, Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • 4, Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North),
  • J14, Jeffery & 87th Street (South),
  • 56, Washington & Wabash (East),
  • 850, Plainfield Park-N-Ride,
  • 855, Michigan Ave & Superior St,
  • X4, State & 95th Street (North),
  • 851, Michigan Ave & Superior St,
  • 60, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West),
  • 124, Clinton & Quincy (South),
  • 2, Navy Pier Terminal (Ne),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago Cultural Center?

    The closest stations to Chicago Cultural Center are:

    • AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago) is 77 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Randolph (North) is 105 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Washington & Wabash (East) is 117 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan/Randolph is 120 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 130 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Washington/Wabash is 137 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan & Lake/Randolph (South) is 145 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Randolph & Michigan (East) is 161 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • State & Randolph (North) is 312 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lake (Red) is 360 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center?

    These bus lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center: 147, 151, 2, 29, 56, 6, 62.

  • Which train lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center?

    These train lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center: ME, UP-N, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Cultural Center: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Cultural Center is Washington/Wabash. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago Cultural Center?

    The nearest train station to Chicago Cultural Center is Millennium Station. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago Cultural Center?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago Cultural Center are AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago), Michigan & Randolph (North) and Washington & Wabash (East). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • How much is the bus fare to Chicago Cultural Center?

    The bus fare to Chicago Cultural Center costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the train fare to Chicago Cultural Center?

    The train fare to Chicago Cultural Center costs about $4.00 - $6.75.

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

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

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Public Transportation to Chicago Cultural Center

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chicago Cultural Center? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago); Michigan & Randolph (North); Washington & Wabash (East); Michigan/Randolph; Millennium Station; Washington/Wabash; Michigan & Lake/Randolph (South); Randolph & Michigan (East); State & Randolph (North); Lake (Red).

Bus: 147, 151, 2, 29, 56, 6, 62, CHICAGO DASH, 3, 20, 26, 66, 4, J14.Train: ME, UP-N, UP-NW, SSL.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE, PINK LINE.

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Chicago Cultural Center Address: 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA street in Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural CenterThe Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders. It is located in the Loop, across Michigan Avenue from Millennium Park. Originally the central library building, it was converted in 1977 to an arts and culture center at the instigation of Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Lois Weisberg. The city's central library is now housed across the Loop in the spacious, postmodern Harold Washington Library Center opened in 1991. As the nation's first free municipal cultural center, the Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city's most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the United States. Each year, the Chicago Cultural Center features more than 1,000 programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts. It also serves as headquarters for the Chicago Children's Choir. MB Real Estate provides events management for the center.

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