Rome2Rio

How to get fromCentral Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Stationby subway, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Chicago Union Station

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Central-Purple to Quincysubway subway Purple Line
    54 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Street & Girard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 46m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 14 mi
    23 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Stationcar car 14 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Station by subway and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Central Station (CTA Purple Line) to Chicago Union Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Central Station (CTA Purple Line), IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Central-Purple to Quincy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Girard to Chicago Union Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 46m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to get from Florence to Rome, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers