How to Get to Water Tower Place in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

Directions to Water Tower Place (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Water Tower Place

  • BusBus: 125, 146, 147, 148, 3.
  • TrainTrain: BNSF, UP-W.
  • Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': RED LINE, BROWN LINE, PURPLE LINE.

How to get to Water Tower Place by bus?

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How to get to Water Tower Place by train?

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How to get to Water Tower Place by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Water Tower Place in Chicago

  • Michigan & Chestnut (North), 1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Pearson (South), 1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Chicago (North), 3 min walk,
  • Chicago & Michigan (West), 3 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave & Superior St, 3 min walk,
  • Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West), 3 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Water Tower Place in Chicago

  • Chicago-Red, 6 min walk,
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple), 14 min walk,

Bus lines to Water Tower Place in Chicago

  • 143, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 146, Roosevelt & State (East),
  • 147, Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne),
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 151, Clark & Arthur Terminal (West),
  • 125, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 3, Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 26, Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 66, Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 850, North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 851, South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855, Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 157, Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Water Tower Place?

    The closest stations to Water Tower Place are:

    • Michigan & Chestnut (North) is 12 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & Pearson (South) is 71 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & Chicago (North) is 175 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Chicago & Michigan (West) is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave & Superior St is 208 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West) is 246 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Chicago-Red is 491 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Chicago (Brown/Purple) is 1188 yards away, 14 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Water Tower Place?

    These bus lines stop near Water Tower Place: 125, 146, 147, 148, 3, 66.

  • Which train lines stop near Water Tower Place?

    These train lines stop near Water Tower Place: BNSF, UP-W.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Water Tower Place?

    RED LINE (Howard)

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Chicago-Red. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stations to Water Tower Place in Chicago are Michigan & Chestnut (North) and Michigan & Pearson (South). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Water Tower Place in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Water Tower Place in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:23 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The 66 is the first bus that goes to Water Tower Place in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The 66 is the last bus that goes to Water Tower Place in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:22 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Water Tower Place? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Michigan & Chestnut (North); Michigan & Pearson (South); Michigan & Chicago (North); Chicago & Michigan (West); Michigan Ave & Superior St; Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West); Chicago-Red; Chicago (Brown/Purple).

Bus: 125, 146, 147, 148, 3, 66, 143, 151, 26.Train: BNSF, UP-W.Chicago 'L': RED LINE, BROWN LINE, PURPLE LINE.

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Water Tower Place Address: 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA street in Chicago

Water Tower Place, Chicago
Water Tower Place, ChicagoWater Tower Place is an urban mixed-use development comprising a 758,000 sq ft (70,400 m2) shopping mall in a 74-story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. The mall is located on North Michigan Avenue, along the Magnificent Mile. It is named after the nearby historic Chicago Water Tower, which survived the Great Chicago Fire. In 2022, Brookfield Property Partners turned the building over to their lender, MetLife Investment Management, due to numerous retail vacancies following the closing of Macy's, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing crime along the Michigan Avenue.
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