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Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station trip planner

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station - Tuesday schedule

LineDirectionTime
UP-NWChicago OTC5:01 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:09 AM
BROWN LINEKimball5:10 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:16 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:21 AM
BROWN LINEKimball5:25 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:31 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:33 AM
BROWN LINEKimball5:40 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:44 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:46 AM
BROWN LINEKimball5:50 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:54 AM
PURPLE LINELinden 5:58 AM
BROWN LINEKimball6:00 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:01 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:04 AM
BROWN LINEKimball6:10 AM
PURPLE LINELinden 6:13 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:14 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:16 AM
BROWN LINEKimball6:20 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:23 AM
PURPLE LINELinden 6:28 AM
BROWN LINEKimball6:30 AM

Directions to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station (Chicago) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren

  • BusBus: 126, 148, 2, 62, 7.
  • TrainTrain: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N, RI.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE.

How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station by bus?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station by train?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren stop in Chicago

  • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West), 1 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,
  • State & Jackson (South), 3 min walk,
  • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago), 4 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station in Chicago

  • Jackson-Blue, 1 min walk,
  • Lasalle/Van Buren, 4 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red), 5 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash, 6 min walk,

Train stations near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station in Chicago

  • Lasalle Street, 4 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren station in Chicago

  • 147, Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 22, Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24, Racine & 87th Street Terminal (West),
  • 36, Devon & Clark (West),
  • 62, Pulaski Orange Line Station (East),
  • 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,
  • 2, Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 6, 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 29, Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 146, State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • CHICAGO DASH, Valparaiso,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    The closest stations to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren are:

    • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West) is 46 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 65 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 159 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) is 160 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson & State (East) is 183 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • State & Jackson (South) is 206 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago) is 240 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Lasalle/Van Buren is 262 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Lasalle Street is 276 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 397 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 495 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: 126, 148, 2, 62, 7.

  • Which train lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These train lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE.

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago is Jackson-Blue. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago is Lasalle Street. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The nearest bus station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago is Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:24 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The RI is the first train that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:32 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The RI is the last train that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:25 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The 22 is the first bus that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The 62 is the last bus that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:21 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stops closest to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren ? Check out this list of closest stops to your destination: Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West); Jackson-Blue; Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North); Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only); Jackson & State (East); State & Jackson (South); 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago); Lasalle/Van Buren; Lasalle Street; Jackson (Red); Adams/Wabash.

Bus: 126, 148, 2, 62, 7, 147.Train: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N, RI.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE, PURPLE LINE, GREEN LINE.

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The station has the following entrances: S Plymouth Court and S Plymouth Court

The first line to this station is UP-NW, at 5:01 AM, and the last line is BROWN LINE at 4:55 AM.

356 S State St, Central, Chicago, IL, USA

This station serves CTA 'L' and Metra’s lines

Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren, Chicago
Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren, ChicagoHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, (formerly Library-State/Van Buren, formerly State/Van Buren), is an 'L' station serving the CTA's Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines. Originally, the station was to have direct access to the second floor of the Harold Washington Library building, but this direct connection was never built. Farecard transfers are also available at the station for the Red and Blue Lines via the Jackson/State and Jackson/Dearborn subway stations, respectively. It was originally known as State/Van Buren when it first opened in 1897. The original station closed on September 2, 1973, along with six other stations, due to low ridership, and demolished in 1975. The new station was rebuilt and reopened on June 22, 1997 in order to serve the Harold Washington Library. The Chicago Transit Authority board voted unanimously on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, to rename the station to its current name.
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