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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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Directions to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren

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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren by Bus?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren by Train?

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How to get to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren by Chicago 'L'?

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Chicago 'L' stations near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren,1 min walk,
  • Jackson (Red),2 min walk,
  • Jackson-Blue,5 min walk,

Bus stations near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago

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

Train stations near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago

  • Lasalle Street,5 min walk,

Bus lines to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren 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,Dearborn & Marina City (North),
  • 146,State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South),
  • 148,Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 147,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Racine & 87th Street Terminal (West),
  • 1,Bronzeville/Union Station,
  • 7,Harrison,
  • 28,Stony Island,
  • 126,Jackson,
  • CHICAGO DASH,Valparaiso,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    The closest stations to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren are:

    • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is 11 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (South) is 93 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • State & Van Buren (North) is 105 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson (Red) is 129 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) is 148 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) is 157 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jackson & Dearborn (East) is 205 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Lasalle Street is 344 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Jackson-Blue is 354 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 350 S. Clark Street (Chicago) is 364 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These Bus lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: 22, 4, 62

  • Which Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These Train lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren: BLUE LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

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

  • What’s the nearest train station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago is Lasalle Street. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago are State & Van Buren (South), State & Van Buren (North), Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) and Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the first Train to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The RI is the first Train that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 5:32 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

    The RI is the last Train that goes to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:25 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

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

  • What time is the last Bus to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Bus fare to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

    The Bus fare to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren?

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

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Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren Address: West Van Buren Street street in Chicago

Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren, Chicago
Harold Washington Library-State / Van Buren, ChicagoHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, (formerly Library-State/Van Buren, formerly State/Van Buren), is an 'L' station serving the CTA's Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines. Originally, the station was to have direct access to the second floor of the Harold Washington Library building, but this direct connection was never built. Farecard transfers are also available at the station for the Red and Blue Lines via the Jackson/State and Jackson/Dearborn subway stations, respectively. It was originally known as State/Van Buren when it first opened in 1897. The original station closed on September 2, 1973, along with six other stations, due to low ridership, and demolished in 1975. The new station was rebuilt and reopened on June 22, 1997 in order to serve the Harold Washington Library. The Chicago Transit Authority board voted unanimously on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, to rename the station to its current name.
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