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How to get to Harold Washington Library by Bus?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Harold Washington Library in Chicago

  • State & Van Buren (South),1 min walk,
  • State & Van Buren (North),1 min walk,
  • Jackson & State (East),2 min walk,
  • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only),3 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North),3 min walk,
  • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago),5 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library in Chicago

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,1 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),1 min walk,
  • Jackson-Blue,3 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash,6 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library in Chicago

  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 29,Navy Pier Terminal (North),
  • 36,Devon & Clark (West),
  • 62,Cicero & Archer (South),
  • 146,Foster & Broadway (West),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 126,Jackson,
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Dearborn & Randolph (North),
  • CHICAGO DASH,Valparaiso,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harold Washington Library?

    The closest stations to Harold Washington Library are:

    • State & Van Buren (South) is 2 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 12 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 42 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 49 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Jackson & State (East) is 159 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 172 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) is 237 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 247 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago) is 337 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 419 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library?

    These Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library: 22, 4, 62

  • Which Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library?

    These Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library: MD-W, ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' stations to Harold Washington Library in Chicago are Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren and Jackson (Red). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Harold Washington Library in Chicago are State & Van Buren (South) and State & Van Buren (North). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the first Bus to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

    The 22 is the first Bus that goes to Harold Washington Library in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Harold Washington Library in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Bus fare to Harold Washington Library?

    The Bus fare to Harold Washington Library costs about $2.25.

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

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

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Harold Washington Library, Chicago
Harold Washington Library, ChicagoThe Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located just south of the Loop 'L', at 400 S. State Street in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a full-service library and is ADA compliant. As with all libraries in the Chicago Public Library system, it has free Wi-Fi internet service. The building contains approximately 756,000 sq ft (70,200 m2) of work space. The total square footage is approximately 972,000 sq ft (90,300 m2) including the rooftop winter-garden penthouse. It is named in honor of Mayor Harold Washington.
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