How to Get to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

Directions to Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harold Washington Library Center

  • BusBus: 126, 146, 148, 2, 29.
  • TrainTrain: BNSF, MD-N, ME, RI.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE.

How to get to Harold Washington Library Center by bus?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library Center by train?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library Center by Chicago 'L'?

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Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, 2 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red), 2 min walk,
  • Jackson-Blue, 3 min walk,

Bus stops near Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

  • State & Van Buren (South), 2 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (North), 2 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North), 2 min walk,
  • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only), 2 min walk,
  • Jackson & State (East), 3 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

  • 2, Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 6, 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 10, Stony Island & 62nd Street (South),
  • 29, Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 62, Cicero & Archer (South),
  • 146, Foster & Broadway (West),
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 147, Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 22, Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24, Dearborn & Randolph (North),
  • 36, Devon & Clark (West),
  • 850, North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 851, South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855, Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 1, Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7, Harrison,
  • 28, Stony Island,
  • 126, Jackson,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Harold Washington Library Center?

    The closest stations to Harold Washington Library Center are:

    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station is 52 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (South) stop is 85 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) stop is 87 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) stop is 91 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) stop is 110 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) station is 133 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue station is 153 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jackson & State (East) stop is 222 yards away, 3 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center?

    These bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center: 126, 146, 148, 2, 29, 6.

  • Which train lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center?

    These train lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center: BNSF, MD-N, ME, RI.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library Center: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE.

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' stations to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago are Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren and Jackson (Red). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stations to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago are State & Van Buren (South), State & Van Buren (North), Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) and Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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Public Transit to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Harold Washington Library Center? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren; State & Van Buren (South); State & Van Buren (North); Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North); Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only); Jackson (Red); Jackson-Blue; Jackson & State (East).

Bus: 126, 146, 148, 2, 29, 6, 10, 62, 147, 22, 24, 36.Train: BNSF, MD-N, ME, RI.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE, PURPLE LINE.

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Harold Washington Library Center Address: South State Street street in Chicago

Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago
Harold Washington Library Center, ChicagoThe Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located just south of the Loop 'L', at 400 South State Street in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a full-service library and is ADA compliant. Opened in 1991, it functionally replaced (after more than a decade) the city's 19th-century central library. The postmodernist building contains approximately 756,000 sq ft (70,200 m2) of work space. The total square footage is approximately 972,000 sq ft (90,300 m2) including the rooftop winter-garden event space. It is named in honor of former Mayor Harold Washington.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

Chicago 'L' lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago

Bus lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago