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Directions to Lake Michigan (Chicago) with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Lake Michigan
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How to get to Lake Michigan by Bus?
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How to get to Lake Michigan by Train?
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How to get to Lake Michigan by Chicago 'L'?
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Bus stations near Lake Michigan in Chicago
- Balbo & Columbus (East),5 min walk,
- Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North),6 min walk,
- Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West),6 min walk,
- Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only),7 min walk,
Train stations near Lake Michigan in Chicago
- Van Buren St.,6 min walk,
Chicago 'L' stations near Lake Michigan in Chicago
- Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,11 min walk,
- Jackson (Red),11 min walk,
- Adams/Wabash,12 min walk,
Bus lines to Lake Michigan in Chicago
- 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
- 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
- J14,Madison & Jefferson (West),
- 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
- 28,Olive-Harvey College (West),
- 1,Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
- 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
- 4,Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North),
- X4,State & 95th Street (North),
- 7,Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne),
- 126,Jackson & Kedzie (West),
- 143,Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
- 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
- 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
- 851,South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
- 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
What are the closest stations to Lake Michigan?
The closest stations to Lake Michigan are:
- Balbo & Columbus (East) is 357 yards away, 5 min walk.
- Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 444 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West) is 447 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Van Buren St. is 467 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only) is 576 yards away, 7 min walk.
- Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 896 yards away, 11 min walk.
- Jackson (Red) is 897 yards away, 11 min walk.
- Adams/Wabash is 972 yards away, 12 min walk.
Which Bus lines stop near Lake Michigan?
These Bus lines stop near Lake Michigan:Â 151, 22, 4
Which Train lines stop near Lake Michigan?
These Train lines stop near Lake Michigan:Â MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW
Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Lake Michigan?
These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Lake Michigan:Â BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE, RED LINE
What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The nearest Chicago 'L' stations to Lake Michigan in Chicago are Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren and Jackson (Red). The closest one is a 11 min walk away.
What’s the nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Chicago is Van Buren St.. It’s a 6 min walk away.
What’s the nearest bus stop to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The nearest bus stop to Lake Michigan in Chicago is Balbo & Columbus (East). It’s a 5 min walk away.
What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:08 AM.
What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:24 AM.
What time is the first Train to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The ME is the first Train that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.
What time is the last Train to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The ME is the last Train that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:54 AM.
What time is the first Bus to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The 4 is the first Bus that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:13 AM.
What time is the last Bus to Lake Michigan in Chicago?
The 4 is the last Bus that goes to Lake Michigan in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:24 AM.
How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Lake Michigan?
The Chicago 'L' fare to Lake Michigan costs about $2.50 - $5.00.
How much is the Bus fare to Lake Michigan?
The Bus fare to Lake Michigan costs about $2.25.
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Public Transit to Lake Michigan in Chicago
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Location: Chicago
Attractions near Lake Michigan
- Grant Park
- Buckingham Fountain
- Buckingham Fountain
- Buckingham North Comfort Station
- St Patrick's Day
- Balbo & Columbus
- Shoreline Water Taxi (Buckingham Fountain)
- Metra
- Loop, Illinois
- South Shore Line
- Taste Of Chicago
- Van Buren Street Station
- S Columbus Dr / E Jackson Dr
- 611 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr
- Congress Plaza
- Grant Park Skate Park
- Hutchinson Field
- Grant Park
- Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive
- Upper Hutchinson Field
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