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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Grand Central Stationby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Grand Central Station by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to LaSallesubway subway Blue Line
    12 min
    $2–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Grand Central Stationtaxi taxi 4,480 ft
    1 min
    $5–7

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago Union Station to Grand Central Stationwalk walk 3,640 ft
    13 min

  4. Line 130 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton & Madison to Clark & Van Burenbus bus 130
    21 min
    $3

Chicago Union Station to Grand Central Station by foot and subway

Calendar1384Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.1 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to LaSalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Clinton & Madison to Clark & Van Buren hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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