How to Get to Downtown in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

Directions to Downtown (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown

  • BusBus: 136, 146, 147, 157, 2.
  • TrainTrain: BNSF, ME, UP-N, UP-NW, LAKESHORE.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE.

How to get to Downtown by bus?

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How to get to Downtown by train?

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How to get to Downtown by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Downtown in Chicago

  • Wacker & State (West), 1 min walk,
  • State & E. Wacker (North), 1 min walk,
  • Michigan & South Water (South), 2 min walk,
  • Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West), 2 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only), 2 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Wacker/Lake (North), 3 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Randolph (North), 5 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Downtown in Chicago

  • Washington-Blue, 5 min walk,
  • Lake (Red), 8 min walk,
  • Washington/Wabash, 8 min walk,

Train station near Downtown in Chicago

  • Millennium Station, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown in Chicago

  • 2, Hyde Park Express,
  • 6, Jackson Park Express,
  • 10, Obama Presidential Center/Museum of Science & Industry Express,
  • 29, State,
  • 36, Broadway,
  • 62, Archer,
  • 134, Stockton/LaSalle Express,
  • 135, Clarendon/LaSalle Express,
  • 136, Sheridan/LaSalle Express,
  • 146, Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express,
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 3, King Drive,
  • 4, Cottage Grove,
  • X4, Cottage Grove Express,
  • 26, South Shore Express,
  • 66, Chicago,
  • 143, Stockton/Michigan Express,
  • 147, Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express,
  • 151, Sheridan,
  • 157, Streeterville/Taylor,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Downtown?

    The closest stations to Downtown are:

    • Wacker & State (West) stop is 22 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & E. Wacker (North) stop is 37 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & South Water (South) stop is 110 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West) stop is 127 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only) stop is 139 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Wacker/Lake (North) stop is 222 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Washington-Blue station is 384 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 393 yards away, a 5 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Randolph (North) stop is 401 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lake (Red) station is 653 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Washington/Wabash station is 673 yards away, 8 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown: 136, 146, 147, 157, 2, 56, 62, 65.

  • Which train lines stop near Downtown?

    These train lines stop near Downtown: BNSF, ME, UP-N, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Downtown?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Downtown: BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE.

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Downtown in Chicago is Washington-Blue. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Downtown in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Downtown in Chicago is Millennium Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stations to Downtown in Chicago are Wacker & State (West) and State & E. Wacker (North). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

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Public Transit to Downtown in Chicago

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Wacker & State (West); State & E. Wacker (North); Michigan & South Water (South); Wacker (Lower) & Michigan (West); Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only); Dearborn & Wacker/Lake (North); Washington-Blue; Millennium Station; Dearborn & Randolph (North); Lake (Red); Washington/Wabash.

Bus: 136, 146, 147, 157, 2, 56, 62, 65, 6, 10, 29, 36, 148.Train: BNSF, ME, UP-N, UP-NW, LAKESHORE, MONON.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE, PURPLE LINE.

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Downtown Address: N State St in Chicago

Downtown, Chicago

Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown in Chicago

Chicago 'L' lines with stations closest to Downtown in Chicago

Train lines with stations closest to Downtown in Chicago

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown in Chicago