How to get to Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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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

  • Michigan/Van Buren,1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Van Buren (North),1 min walk,
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Congress (South),2 min walk,
  • Michigan & Jackson (North),3 min walk,

Bus lines to Chicago

  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 851,South Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 1,Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 7,Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne),
  • 28,Adams & Canal (West),
  • 126,Jackson & Kedzie (West),
  • 3,King Drive,
  • 4,Cottage Grove,
  • X4,Cottage Grove Express,
  • J14,Jeffery Jump,
  • 26,South Shore Express,
  • 143,Stockton/Michigan Express,
  • 147,Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express,
  • 6,Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Chicago?

    The closest stations to Chicago are:

    • Michigan/Van Buren is 42 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & Van Buren (North) is 69 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Michigan & Van Buren/Congress (South) is 85 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Michigan & Jackson (North) is 173 yards away, 3 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Chicago?

    These Bus lines stop near Chicago: 126, 6, 7, J14

  • Which Train lines stop near Chicago?

    These Train lines stop near Chicago: METRA ELECTRIC DISTRICT, UNION PACIFIC NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Chicago?

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

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Chicago are Michigan/Van Buren and Michigan & Van Buren (North). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

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