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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Lake Michiganby bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Michigan by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 126 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Jackson & Wabashbus bus 1 / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Michigan Avenueferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    20 min
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Chicagotaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    1 min
    $6–8

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Chicago Union Station to Adams/Wabashwalk walk 4,090 ft
    14 min

Chicago Union Station to Lake Michigan by bus

Calendar1038Weekly Buses
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,410 ft
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Jackson & Wabash every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Chicago Water Taxi operates a ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Michigan Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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