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How to get to Van Buren Street Station by Bus?

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How to get to Van Buren Street Station by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Van Buren Street Station in Chicago

  • Michigan & Jackson (South),3 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave & Jackson Blvd (Pick Up Only),4 min walk,
  • Jackson & Wabash (East),5 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 Van Buren Street Station in Chicago

  • Van Buren St.,6 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Van Buren Street Station in Chicago

  • Jackson-Blue,8 min walk,
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,11 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),11 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash,12 min walk,

Bus lines to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago

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

    The closest stations to Van Buren Street Station are:

    • Michigan & Jackson (South) is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave & Jackson Blvd (Pick Up Only) is 264 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Jackson & Wabash (East) is 343 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 414 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (South) is 420 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Van Buren St. is 467 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Adams & Wabash (West) is 511 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 594 yards away, 8 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 Van Buren Street Station?

    These Bus lines stop near Van Buren Street Station: 22, 4

  • Which Train lines stop near Van Buren Street Station?

    These Train lines stop near Van Buren Street Station: MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Van Buren Street Station?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Van Buren Street Station: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago is Jackson-Blue. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago is Van Buren St.. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago is Michigan & Jackson (South). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:23 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Train to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the first Bus to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Bus to Van Buren Street Station in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Van Buren Street Station?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Van Buren Street Station costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Van Buren Street Station?

    The Bus fare to Van Buren Street Station costs about $2.25.

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Van Buren Street Station Address: East Congress Plaza Drive street in Chicago

Van Buren Street Station, Chicago
Van Buren Street Station, ChicagoVan Buren Street station is a commuter rail station in downtown Chicago that serves the Metra Electric Line to University Park, Blue Island, and South Chicago neighborhood; and the South Shore Line to Gary and South Bend, Indiana. The station has three tracks, with one side and one island platform. During the morning rush hour, platform 1 serves all outbound trains. Platform 2 serves local trains arriving from South Chicago, and trains from Blue Island. Platform 3 serves trains from the University Park mainline, which are usually expresses. During the off-peak hours and evening rush hour, Platform 1 serves express trains serving the University Park mainline. Platform 2 serves local trains headed for South Chicago, and trains headed for Blue Island. Platform 3 serves all inbound trains. In addition, South Shore Line trains from Millennium Station use platform 1, while trains to Millennium Station use platform 3, regardless of the time of day. One of the station's entrances is a replica of an Hector Guimard-designed, Art Nouveau-style Paris Métro entrance. The entrance was given to Chicago as a gift by the city of Paris in 2001.A refurbishment project will begin in 2024, with the station receiving new entrances and a green roof.
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