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

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Directions to Chicago Riverwalk with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago Riverwalk

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How to get to Chicago Riverwalk by bus?

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How to get to Chicago Riverwalk by train?

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

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Bus stations near Chicago Riverwalk

  • Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West),2 min walk,
  • Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West),2 min walk,
  • State & E. Wacker (North),3 min walk,
  • Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North),4 min walk,
  • Michigan & South Water (South),4 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only),4 min walk,
  • State & Marina City (South),5 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Marina City (North),6 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Chicago Riverwalk

  • Lake (Red),6 min walk,
  • State/Lake,11 min walk,
  • Clark/Lake,14 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago Riverwalk

  • Millennium Station,8 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago Riverwalk

  • 2,Hyde Park Express,
  • 6,Jackson Park Express,
  • 10,Museum of Science & Industry,
  • 134,Stockton/LaSalle Express,
  • 135,Clarendon/LaSalle Express,
  • 136,Sheridan/LaSalle Express,
  • 146,Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express,
  • 148,Clarendon/Michigan Express,
  • 120,Mcclurg & Huron (North),
  • 121,Adams & Canal (West),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 20,Columbus & Randolph (South),
  • 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 66,Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 151,Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North),
  • 157,Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • 4,State & Washington (North),
  • X4,State & 95th Street (North),
  • 143,Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The closest stations to Chicago Riverwalk are:

    • Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) is 136 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West) is 152 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & E. Wacker (North) is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North) is 265 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Michigan & South Water (South) is 277 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only) is 289 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • State & Marina City (South) is 342 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lake (Red) is 478 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Marina City (North) is 482 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 593 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • State/Lake is 860 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Clark/Lake is 1130 yards away, 14 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chicago Riverwalk?

    These bus lines stop near Chicago Riverwalk: 146, 148, 2, 20, 22, 3, 6, 65.

  • Which train lines stop near Chicago Riverwalk?

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

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

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Riverwalk: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Riverwalk is Lake (Red). It’s a 6 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Chicago Riverwalk is Millennium Station. It’s a 8 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago Riverwalk are Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West) and Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The ME is the first train that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 4:50 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The ME is the last train that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 1:28 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The 4 is the first bus that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The 4 is the last bus that goes to Chicago Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 3:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The bus fare to Chicago Riverwalk costs about $2.25.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare to Chicago Riverwalk?

    The train fare to Chicago Riverwalk costs about $3.75.

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Public Transportation to Chicago Riverwalk

How to get to Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, United States?

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chicago Riverwalk? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: Wacker (Upper) & Michigan (West); Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West); State & E. Wacker (North); Michigan (Lower) & E. Wacker (North); Michigan & South Water (South); Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only); State & Marina City (South); Lake (Red); Dearborn & Marina City (North); Millennium Station; State/Lake; Clark/Lake.

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