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Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicago buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Magnificent Mile and Downtown Chicago takes 24 min and the fastest bus takes 17 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Magnificent Mile 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.

24 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Line 3 bus, line 60 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Michigan & Erie to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 3 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Michigan & Washington to Harrison & Jeffersonbus bus 60
25 min
$2

Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Magnificent Mile and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magnificent Mile is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)22 min • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)30 min • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)29 min • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Magnificent Mile 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.

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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Magnificent Mile, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & Erie to Harrison & Jefferson via Michigan & Washington in around 25 min.

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