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

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Directions to The River (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near The River

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How to get to The River by Bus?

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How to get to The River by Train?

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How to get to The River by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near The River in Chicago

  • 35th Street & Iron (East),3 min walk,
  • Ashland & 35th Street (North),10 min walk,
  • Pershing & Loomis (East),12 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near The River in Chicago

  • Ashland-Orange,21 min walk,
  • Sox-35th,34 min walk,

Train stations near The River in Chicago

  • 35th St. / "Lou" Jones,36 min walk,

Bus lines to The River in Chicago

  • 35,36th Street & Kedzie Terminal (South),
  • 9,Ashland & 95th Street Terminal (East),
  • X9,Irving Park & Fremont (West),
  • 39,St. Louis & 38th Place (South),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to The River?

    The closest stations to The River are:

    • 35th Street & Iron (East) is 209 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ashland & 35th Street (North) is 767 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Pershing & Loomis (East) is 981 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Ashland-Orange is 1757 yards away, 21 min walk.
    • Sox-35th is 2848 yards away, 34 min walk.
    • 35th St. / "Lou" Jones is 2993 yards away, 36 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near The River?

    These Bus lines stop near The River: 35

  • Which Train lines stop near The River?

    These Train lines stop near The River: RI

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near The River?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near The River: ORANGE LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to The River in Chicago is Ashland-Orange. It’s a 21 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to The River in Chicago is 35th Street & Iron (East). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to The River?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to The River costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Train fare to The River?

    The Train fare to The River costs about $4.00 - $9.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to The River?

    The Bus fare to The River costs about $2.25.

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