How to get to The Bean in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

Directions to The Bean (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near The Bean

    BusBus: 147, 151, 3, 56, 6.TrainTrain: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, PINK LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

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Bus stops near The Bean in Chicago

  • Michigan & Madison (North), 2 min walk,
  • Michigan & Washington (South), 3 min walk,
  • Madison & Wabash (West), 4 min walk,
  • AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago), 5 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave & Monroe St (Pick Up Only), 5 min walk,
  • Michigan Ave & Randolph St (Drop Off Only), 5 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near The Bean in Chicago

  • Monroe-Red, 6 min walk,
  • Adams/Wabash, 7 min walk,

Train stations near The Bean in Chicago

  • Millennium Station, 24 min walk,

Bus lines to The Bean in Chicago

  • 3, Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 4, Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North),
  • X4, State & 95th Street (North),
  • 6, 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • 26, Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 143, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South),
  • 20, Columbus & Randolph (South),
  • 60, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West),
  • 66, Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 124, Clinton & Quincy (South),
  • 147, Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 151, Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North),
  • 157, Pulaski Pink Line Station (West),
  • J14, Jeffery & 87th Street (South),
  • 56, Washington & Wabash (East),
  • CHICAGO DASH, Chicago,
  • 850, Plainfield Park-N-Ride,
  • 855, Michigan Ave & Superior St,
  • 851, Michigan Ave & Superior St,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to The Bean?

    The closest stations to The Bean are:

    • Michigan & Madison (North) is 108 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Washington (South) is 196 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Madison & Wabash (West) is 267 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • AM Michigan & Randolph (Chicago) is 326 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave & Monroe St (Pick Up Only) is 334 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Michigan Ave & Randolph St (Drop Off Only) is 369 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Monroe-Red is 490 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Adams/Wabash is 557 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Millennium Station is 1924 yards away, 24 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near The Bean?

    These bus lines stop near The Bean: 147, 151, 3, 56, 6, X4.

  • Which train lines stop near The Bean?

    These train lines stop near The Bean: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW.

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near The Bean?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near The Bean: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, PINK LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE.

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to The Bean in Chicago?

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

  • What’s the nearest train station to The Bean in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to The Bean in Chicago is Millennium Station. It’s a 24 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to The Bean in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to The Bean in Chicago is Michigan & Madison (North). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to The Bean in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to The Bean in Chicago?

    The BROWN LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:27 AM.

  • What time is the first train to The Bean in Chicago?

    The ME is the first train that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:50 AM.

  • What time is the last train to The Bean in Chicago?

    The ME is the last train that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 1:28 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to The Bean in Chicago?

    The 66 is the first bus that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to The Bean in Chicago?

    The 4 is the last bus that goes to The Bean in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:56 AM.

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Public Transit to The Bean in Chicago

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Bus: 147, 151, 3, 56, 6, X4, 4, 26, 20, 60, 66, 124, J14.Train: BNSF, MD-N, ME, UP-N, UP-NW, SSL.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE, PINK LINE, PURPLE LINE, RED LINE, BROWN LINE, ORANGE LINE.

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The Bean Address: Chicago, IL 60603 street in Chicago

The Bean, Chicago
The Bean, ChicagoCloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape, a name Kapoor initially disliked, but later grew fond of. Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its highly polished exterior has no visible seams. It measures 33 by 66 by 42 feet (10 by 20 by 13 m), and weighs 110 short tons (100 t; 98 long tons). Kapoor's design was inspired by liquid mercury and the sculpture's surface reflects and distorts the city's skyline. Visitors are able to walk around and under Cloud Gate's 12-foot (3.7 m) high arch. On the underside is the "omphalos" (Greek for "navel"), a concave chamber that warps and multiplies reflections. The sculpture builds upon many of Kapoor's artistic themes, and it is popular with tourists as a photo-taking opportunity for its unique reflective properties. The sculpture was the result of a design competition. After Kapoor's design was chosen, numerous technological concerns regarding the design's construction and assembly arose, in addition to concerns regarding the sculpture's upkeep and maintenance. Various experts were consulted, some of whom believed the design could not be implemented. Eventually, a feasible method was found, but the sculpture's construction fell behind schedule. It was unveiled in an incomplete form during the Millennium Park grand opening celebration in 2004, before being concealed again while it was completed. Cloud Gate was formally dedicated on May 15, 2006, and has since gained considerable popularity, both domestically and internationally.
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