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Directions to Chicago Public Library with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago Public Library

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Bus?

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Train?

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Chicago 'L'?

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Chicago 'L' stations near Chicago Public Library

  • Jackson (Red),3 min walk,
  • Jackson-Blue,4 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash,6 min walk,

Bus stations near Chicago Public Library

  • State & Jackson (South),3 min walk,
  • Jackson & State (East),3 min walk,
  • Dearborn/Congress,3 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North),3 min walk,
  • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West),4 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago Public Library

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 36,Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North),
  • 62,Midway Orange Line Station (Sw),
  • 146,Roosevelt & State (East),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 126,Jackson,
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Dearborn & Randolph (North),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago Public Library?

    The closest stations to Chicago Public Library are:

    • Jackson (Red) is 150 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • State & Jackson (South) is 170 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jackson & State (East) is 174 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn/Congress is 220 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 220 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 246 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West) is 289 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 457 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Bus lines stop near Chicago Public Library: 126, 146, 148, 22, 28, 29, 62

  • Which Train lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Train lines stop near Chicago Public Library: MD-N, ME, RI, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Public Library: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Public Library is Jackson (Red). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago Public Library?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago Public Library are State & Jackson (South), Jackson & State (East), Dearborn/Congress and Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North). The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Chicago Public Library costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Chicago Public Library?

    The Bus fare to Chicago Public Library costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Train fare to Chicago Public Library?

    The Train fare to Chicago Public Library costs about $4.00 - $9.50.

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