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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Near West Sideby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Near West Side by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 126 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Van Buren & Laflinbus bus 126
    8 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Racinesubway subway Blue Line
    10 min
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Near West Sidetaxi taxi 1.5 mi
    2 min
    $7–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago Union Station to Near West Sidewalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

  5. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Madison & Ashlandbus bus 20
    13 min
    $3

Chicago Union Station to Near West Side by bus

Calendar455Weekly Buses
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Near West Side, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Clinton & Jackson to Van Buren & Laflin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to Racine every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 5 min.

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