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How to get to Metra in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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Directions to Metra (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Metra

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How to get to Metra by Bus?

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How to get to Metra by Train?

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How to get to Metra by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Metra in Chicago

  • Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West),1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North),2 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only),2 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (North),5 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (South),5 min walk,
  • Adams & Wabash (West),7 min walk,

Train stations near Metra in Chicago

  • Van Buren St.,2 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Metra in Chicago

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,6 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),6 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash,7 min walk,

Bus lines to Metra in Chicago

  • 7,Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne),
  • 126,Jackson & Kedzie (West),
  • 143,Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 1,Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 4,Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North),
  • X4,State & 95th Street (North),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • J14,Madison & Jefferson (West),
  • 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 28,Olive-Harvey College (West),
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 851,South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 146,State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 36,Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Metra?

    The closest stations to Metra are:

    • Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West) is 68 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Van Buren St. is 85 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 91 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only) is 118 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 367 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (South) is 390 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 425 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 431 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 512 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Adams & Wabash (West) is 521 yards away, 7 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Metra?

    These Bus lines stop near Metra: 22, 4, 62, 66

  • Which Train lines stop near Metra?

    These Train lines stop near Metra: MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Metra?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Metra: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Metra in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' stations to Metra in Chicago are Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren and Jackson (Red). The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Metra in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Metra in Chicago is Van Buren St.. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Metra in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Metra in Chicago is Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Metra in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:08 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Metra in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:24 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Metra in Chicago?

    The ME is the first Train that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Metra in Chicago?

    The ME is the last Train that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:54 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Metra in Chicago?

    The 62 is the first Bus that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:09 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Metra in Chicago?

    The 4 is the last Bus that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:24 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Metra?

    The Bus fare to Metra costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Metra?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Metra costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Metra? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West); Van Buren St.; Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North); Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only); State & Van Buren (North); State & Van Buren (South); Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren; Jackson (Red); Adams/Wabash; Adams & Wabash (West).

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