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Directions to Chicago River with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago River

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How to get to Chicago River by bus?

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How to get to Chicago River by train?

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

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Bus stations near Chicago River

  • Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North),1 min walk,
  • Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West),2 min walk,
  • Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South),2 min walk,
  • Wacker (Upper) & Stetson (West),3 min walk,
  • Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East),4 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago River

  • Millennium Station,7 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Chicago River

  • State/Lake,7 min walk,
  • Lake (Red),9 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago River

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 10,Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West),
  • 20,Columbus & Randolph (South),
  • 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 66,Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 120,Mcclurg & Huron (North),
  • 121,Adams & Canal (West),
  • 151,Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North),
  • 157,Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • 134,Stockton/LaSalle Express,
  • 135,Clarendon/LaSalle Express,
  • 136,Sheridan/LaSalle Express,
  • 146,Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express,
  • 148,Clarendon/Michigan Express,
  • 143,Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 850,Plainfield Park-N-Ride,
  • 851,Canterbury Park-N-Ride,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Chicago River?

    The closest stations to Chicago River are:

    • Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North) is 78 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) is 112 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South) is 153 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Wacker (Upper) & Stetson (West) is 176 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) is 282 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 569 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • State/Lake is 595 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Lake (Red) is 698 yards away, 9 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Chicago River?

    These bus lines stop near Chicago River: 146, 147, 148, 151, 20, 3, 6, 65.

  • Which train lines stop near Chicago River?

    These train lines stop near Chicago River: MD-N, MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago River?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago River: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE, RED LINE.

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago River is State/Lake. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago River?

    The nearest train station to Chicago River is Millennium Station. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago River?

    The nearest bus stop to Chicago River is Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North). It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare to Chicago River?

    The bus fare to Chicago River costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the train fare to Chicago River?

    The train fare to Chicago River costs about $4.00 - $9.50.

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