The average bus between Chicago Union Station and Central Station (CTA Purple Line) takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly bus service from Chicago Union Station to Central Station (CTA Purple Line). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Chicago Union Station and Central Station (CTA Purple Line). The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Union Station is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Central Station (CTA Purple Line) at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at State & Van Buren and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Central Station (CTA Purple Line). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Central Station (CTA Purple Line) station via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Chicago Union Station to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Chicago Union Station to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Central Street & Girard station.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Central Station (CTA Purple Line) is 21 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Central Street & Girard via State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 51m.
