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Directions to Chicago with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chicago

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How to get to Chicago by Bus?

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How to get to Chicago by Train?

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How to get to Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Chicago

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center,3 min walk,
  • Milwaukee Ave & Gale St,3 min walk,
  • Gale & Milwaukee (Ne),4 min walk,
  • Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw),6 min walk,

Train stations near Chicago

  • Jefferson Park,4 min walk,
  • Forest Glen,19 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago

  • 68,Northwest Highway,
  • 85,Central,
  • 85A,North Central,
  • 92,Foster,
  • 225,Harlem / Oakton,
  • 226,Oakton St & Harlem Ave,
  • 270,Golf Mill Station,
  • 88,Devon & Canfield (East),
  • PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE,Golf Mill Station,
  • 81,Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw),
  • 56,Milwaukee & Kedzie (Se),
  • 81W,Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw),
  • 91,Austin & Roosevelt (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chicago?

    The closest stations to Chicago are:

    • Jefferson Park Transit Center is 210 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Milwaukee Ave & Gale St is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Gale & Milwaukee (Ne) is 266 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Jefferson Park is 266 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) is 451 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Forest Glen is 1619 yards away, 19 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Chicago?

    These Bus lines stop near Chicago: 56, 68, 81, 81W, 91, 92, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE

  • Which Train lines stop near Chicago?

    These Train lines stop near Chicago: MD-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago: BLUE LINE

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Chicago is Jefferson Park. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago are Jefferson Park Transit Center and Milwaukee Ave & Gale St. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

    The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

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

    The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:28 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Chicago?

    The 81 is the first Bus that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Chicago?

    The 81 is the last Bus that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 2:57 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Chicago?

    The UP-NW is the first Train that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:48 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Chicago?

    The UP-NW is the last Train that goes to Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:53 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Chicago?

    The Bus fare to Chicago costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

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

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

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chicago? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Jefferson Park Transit Center; Milwaukee Ave & Gale St; Gale & Milwaukee (Ne); Jefferson Park; Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw); Forest Glen.

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