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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Metro Chicagoby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Metro Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Monroe-Red to Addison-Redsubway subway Red Line
    40 min
    $2–5

  2. Drive 5.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Metro Chicagocar car 5.6 mi
    9 min
    $1–2

  3. Line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn & Madison to Clark & Wavelandbus bus 22
    55 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Metro Chicagotaxi taxi 5.6 mi
    9 min
    $17–21

  5. Line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Sheridan & Byronbus bus 151
    1h 1m
    $3

Chicago Union Station to Metro Chicago by foot and subway

Calendar1392Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Monroe-Red to Addison-Red every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Dearborn & Madison to Clark & Waveland every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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