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How to get to Metra in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

Directions to Metra (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Metra

    BusBus: 126, 151, 56, 60, 1.TrainTrain: MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW, BLUE WATER.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE, PINK LINE.

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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Train stations near Metra in Chicago

  • Chicago Union Station, 1 min walk,
  • Chicago Otc, 13 min walk,

Bus stops near Metra in Chicago

  • Adams & Canal (West), 1 min walk,
  • Jackson & Chicago River (East), 3 min walk,
  • Clinton & Jackson (South), 3 min walk,
  • Clinton & Quincy (South), 4 min walk,
  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton), 4 min walk,
  • Adams & S. Wacker (West), 4 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Metra in Chicago

  • Washington/Wells, 6 min walk,
  • Clinton-Blue, 11 min walk,

Bus lines to Metra in Chicago

  • 1, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 28, Olive-Harvey College (West),
  • 121, Union Station Transit Center (East),
  • 151, Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North),
  • 156, Adams & Canal (West),
  • 7, Harrison & Central Terminal (North),
  • 37, Fullerton & Sheffield (East),
  • 126, Jackson & Kedzie (West),
  • 60, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West),
  • 157, Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • 124, Clinton & Quincy (South),
  • 125, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 192, Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North),
  • 755, Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755),
  • 134, Stockton/LaSalle Express,
  • 135, Clarendon/LaSalle Express,
  • 136, Sheridan/LaSalle Express,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Metra?

    The closest stations to Metra are:

    • Chicago Union Station is 10 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Adams & Canal (West) is 61 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Jackson & Chicago River (East) is 195 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Clinton & Jackson (South) is 230 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Clinton & Quincy (South) is 248 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) is 274 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Adams & S. Wacker (West) is 319 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Washington/Wells is 429 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Clinton-Blue is 857 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Chicago Otc is 991 yards away, 13 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Metra?

    These bus lines stop near Metra: 126, 151, 56, 60.

  • Which train lines stop near Metra?

    These train lines stop near Metra: MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Metra?

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

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Metra in Chicago is Washington/Wells. It’s a 6 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Metra in Chicago is Chicago Union Station. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Metra in Chicago is Adams & Canal (West). It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

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

    The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

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

    The WOLVERINE is the first train that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 6:45 AM.

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

    The EMPIRE BUILDER is the last train that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:45 PM.

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

    The 60 is the first bus that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:18 AM.

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

    The AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE is the last bus that goes to Metra in Chicago. It stops nearby at 6:30 AM.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare to Metra?

    The bus fare to Metra costs about $2.25.

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Bus: 126, 151, 56, 60, 1, 28, 121, 156, 7, 37.Train: MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW, BLUE WATER, BOREALIS, CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, CAPITOL LIMITED, CARDINAL, UP-W.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE, PINK LINE, PURPLE LINE.

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