What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place is to line 1 bus which costs $3 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and McCormick Place?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson & Chicago River and arriving at Michigan & Cermak. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and McCormick Place?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at McCormick Place. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and McCormick Place is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place without a car is to line 1 bus which takes 52 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place?

The line 1 bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Michigan & Cermak takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place bus from?

Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jackson & Chicago River station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place train from?

Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place train services, operated by Metra, depart from Van Buren St. station.

Train or bus from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place is to line 1 bus which takes 52 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Cermak station.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place train arrive?

Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place train services, operated by Metra, arrive at McCormick Place station.

Where can I stay near McCormick Place?

There are 1309+ hotels available in McCormick Place.

Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Place by bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Michigan & Cermakbus 1
52 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Placetaxi 4 mi
6 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chicago Union Station to McCormick Placewalk 3.1 mi
1h
Train
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to McCormick Placetrain Me
54 min
$3–4
Line 126 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to McCormick Placetrain Me
1h 3m
$6

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and McCormick Place, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Michigan & Cermak hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to McCormick Place every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 5 min.

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