What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) is to line 37 bus which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson & Chicago River and arriving at Franklin & Lake/W Wacker. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clinton-Blue and arriving at Clark/Lake. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Merchandise Mart (Station) is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)?

The line 37 bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) train from?

Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clinton-Blue station.

Where can I stay near Merchandise Mart (Station)?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Merchandise Mart (Station).

Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)

Q: How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) without a car is to line 37 bus which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 37 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Lake/W Wackerbus 37
10 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
18 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)taxi 1 mi
1 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station)walk 5,000 ft
18 min
Line 156 bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to LaSalle & Kinziebus 156
12 min
$3

Chicago Union Station to Merchandise Mart (Station) by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Merchandise Mart (Station), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to Clark/Lake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 6 min.

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