The average bus between Chinatown and Niles takes 1h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Chinatown to Niles. 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 every 20 minutes between Chinatown and Niles. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Chinatown is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Niles at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Madison and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 50m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chinatown to Niles. However, there are services departing from Chinatown station and arriving at Niles station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Chinatown to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Wabash station.
Chinatown to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The distance between Chinatown and Niles is 23.5 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Madison & Wabash to Jefferson Park Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.