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How to get to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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Directions to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station (Chicago) with public transportation

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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 Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago

  • State & Van Buren (South),1 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (North),1 min walk,
  • Clark & Van Buren (South),2 min walk,
  • Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd (Drop Off Only),2 min walk,
  • Jackson & Dearborn (East),2 min walk,
  • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago),5 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago

  • Jackson-Blue,3 min walk,
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,3 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),4 min walk,

Train stations near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago

  • Lasalle Street,7 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 36,Devon & Clark (West),
  • 62,Dearborn & Marina City (North),
  • 146,State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Racine & 87th Street Terminal (West),
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 126,Jackson,
  • CHICAGO DASH,Valparaiso,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station?

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

    • State & Van Buren (South) is 46 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 59 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Clark & Van Buren (South) is 87 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd (Drop Off Only) is 128 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson & Dearborn (East) is 136 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 161 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 202 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 304 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago) is 359 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lasalle Street is 500 yards away, 7 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station?

    These Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station: 22, 4, 62, 66

  • Which Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station?

    These Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station: MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW

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

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, PINK LINE, RED LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' stations to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago are Jackson-Blue and Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago is Lasalle Street. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago are State & Van Buren (South) and State & Van Buren (North). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

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

    The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:06 AM.

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

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:23 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Train to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the first Bus to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Bus to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Bus fare to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station?

    The Bus fare to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

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Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station, Chicago
Harold Washington Library State Van Buren Station, 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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