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How to get fromChicago to Chinatownby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Chinatown by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Harrison to Cermak-Chinatownsubway subway Red Line
    4 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Polk to Archer & Wentworthbus bus 62
    6 min
    $3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Chinatownferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    20 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Chinatowntaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    3 min
    $8–10

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to McCormick Placetrain train Me
    5 min
    $3–4

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Chicago to Chinatownwalk walk 1.8 mi
    34 min

Chicago to Chinatown by subway

Calendar1392Weekly Subways
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harrison to Cermak-Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Polk to Archer & Wentworth every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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