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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart takes 5 min and the fastest bus takes 4 min. There is an hourly bus service from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5 min
Duration
1 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart bus times

Buses run hourly between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Union Station is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Merchandise Mart at 7:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart? 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 Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Merchandise Mart, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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