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

Directions to Chicago Lakefront with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago Lakefront

  • BusBus: 146, 147, 81, 136, 148.
  • TrainTrain: UP-N.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': RED LINE, PURPLE LINE.

How to get to Chicago Lakefront by bus?

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How to get to Chicago Lakefront by train?

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How to get to Chicago Lakefront by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Chicago Lakefront

  • Marine Drive & Argyle (North), 5 min walk,
  • Foster & Marine Drive (East), 9 min walk,
  • Lawrence & Marine Drive (East), 9 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Chicago Lakefront

  • Argyle, 13 min walk,
  • Wilson, 23 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago Lakefront

  • 136, Adams & S. Wacker (West),
  • 146, Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West),
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 147, Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne),
  • 81, Marine Drive & Wilson (North),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Chicago Lakefront?

    The closest stations to Chicago Lakefront are:

    • Marine Drive & Argyle (North) stop is 361 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Foster & Marine Drive (East) stop is 681 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Lawrence & Marine Drive (East) stop is 702 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Argyle station is 1053 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Wilson station is 1889 yards away, 23 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Chicago Lakefront?

    These bus lines stop near Chicago Lakefront: 146, 147, 81.

  • Which train line stops near Chicago Lakefront?

    UP-N (Kenosha/Waukegan)

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Chicago Lakefront?

    RED LINE (Howard)

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Lakefront is Argyle. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Chicago Lakefront?

    The nearest bus station to Chicago Lakefront is Marine Drive & Argyle (North). It’s a 5 min walk away.

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Public Transportation to Chicago Lakefront

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chicago Lakefront? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Marine Drive & Argyle (North); Foster & Marine Drive (East); Lawrence & Marine Drive (East); Argyle; Wilson.

Bus: 146, 147, 81, 136, 148.Train: UP-N.Chicago 'L': RED LINE, PURPLE LINE.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Chicago Lakefront

Chicago 'L' lines with stations closest to Chicago Lakefront

Bus lines with stations closest to Chicago Lakefront