The average bus between Downtown Chicago and Chinatown takes 25 min and the fastest bus takes 19 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown. 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 Downtown Chicago and Chinatown. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Chinatown at 7:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Chicago station and arriving at Chinatown station. Services depart hourly, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal station.
Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Cermak station.
The distance between Downtown Chicago and Chinatown is 2.9 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal to Michigan & Cermak hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min.