What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is to line 151 bus which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $5 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clinton & Quincy and arriving at Washington & State. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clinton-Blue and arriving at Washington-Blue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clinton & Quincy station.

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Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)

Q: How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is 1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) without a car is to line 151 bus which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)?

The line 151 bus from Clinton & Quincy to Washington & State takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) train from?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 151 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Clinton & Quincy to Washington & Statebus 124 / ...
10 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Washington-Bluesubway Blue Line
10 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)taxi 5,020 ft
1 min
$5–7
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)walk 4,970 ft
18 min

Chicago Union Station to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by bus

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Distance: 1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Washington Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Clinton & Quincy to Washington & State every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to Washington-Blue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 5 min.

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