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

Directions to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station (Chicago) with public transportation

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Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

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

Train stations near Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

  • Lasalle Street,5 min walk,

Bus stations near Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

  • Michigan & Harrison (South),7 min walk,
  • Franklin & Adams (North),11 min walk,
  • Balbo & Columbus (West),12 min walk,
  • Jackson & Chicago River (East),13 min walk,
  • Randolph & Michigan (East),15 min walk,
  • Michigan/Randolph,16 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 3,King Drive,
  • 4,Cottage Grove,
  • X4,Cottage Grove Express,
  • J14,Jeffery Jump,
  • 26,South Shore Express,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 147,Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express,
  • 37,Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East),
  • 2,Navy Pier Terminal (Ne),
  • 6,Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South),
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 126,Jackson,
  • 151,Sheridan,
  • 156,LaSalle,
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 851,South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 60,Harbor Drive & Randolph (North),
  • 124,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
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:

    • Jackson-Blue is 234 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Lasalle Street is 353 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lasalle/Van Buren is 381 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 457 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Michigan & Harrison (South) is 554 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Franklin & Adams (North) is 913 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Balbo & Columbus (West) is 997 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Jackson & Chicago River (East) is 1074 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Michigan/Randolph is 1252 yards away, 16 min walk.
    • Randolph & Michigan (East) is 1254 yards away, 15 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: 146, 147, 148, 22, 28, 36, 62

  • 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-N, RI, SSL, 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, BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago is Jackson-Blue. It’s a 4 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 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago is Michigan & Harrison (South). It’s a 7 min walk away.

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Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station Address: 1 W Van Buren St street in Chicago

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, commonly abbreviated as Library) 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.

Public transit lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

Chicago 'L' lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

Train lines with stations closest to Harold Washington Library - State / van Buren Station in Chicago

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