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Trip Overview

The average bus between Addison Station (CTA Red Line) and Downtown Chicago takes 42 min and the fastest bus takes 30 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Downtown Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Addison Station (CTA Red Line) and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Downtown Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Addison Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Halsted & Cornelia to UIC-Halsted Blue Line Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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