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The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago Public Library

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Bus?

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Train?

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How to get to Chicago Public Library by Chicago 'L'?

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Chicago 'L' stations near Chicago Public Library

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,1 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),2 min walk,
  • Jackson-Blue,2 min walk,

Bus stations near Chicago Public Library

  • State & Van Buren (North),2 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (South),2 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North),3 min walk,
  • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only),3 min walk,
  • Jackson & State (East),3 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago Public Library

  • Lasalle Street,5 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago Public Library

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 146,State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 36,Devon & Clark (West),
  • 62,Dearborn & Marina City (North),
  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Racine & 87th Street Terminal (West),
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 126,Jackson,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago Public Library?

    The closest stations to Chicago Public Library are:

    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 10 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 65 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (South) is 66 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 114 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 125 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 155 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) is 165 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jackson & State (East) is 223 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Lasalle Street is 307 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Bus lines stop near Chicago Public Library: 22, 4, 62

  • Which Train lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Train lines stop near Chicago Public Library: ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Public Library?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago Public Library: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Public Library?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Chicago Public Library is Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago Public Library?

    The nearest train station to Chicago Public Library is Lasalle Street. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago Public Library?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago Public Library are State & Van Buren (North) and State & Van Buren (South). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Chicago Public Library?

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

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Chicago Public Library?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Chicago Public Library. It stops nearby at 3:23 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Chicago Public Library?

    The RI is the first Train that goes to Chicago Public Library. It stops nearby at 5:32 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Chicago Public Library?

    The RI is the last Train that goes to Chicago Public Library. It stops nearby at 12:25 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Chicago Public Library?

    The 22 is the first Bus that goes to Chicago Public Library. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Chicago Public Library?

    The 62 is the last Bus that goes to Chicago Public Library. It stops nearby at 3:21 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Chicago Public Library?

    The Bus fare to Chicago Public Library costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Chicago Public Library?

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

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