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How to get fromChicago to Downtown Chicagoby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Downtown Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from LaSalle to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    5 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Adams & Clark to Harrison & Jeffersonbus bus 7
    7 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    1 min
    $6–8

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago to Downtown Chicagowalk walk 5,000 ft
    18 min

Chicago to Downtown Chicago by subway and foot

Calendar1160Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,910 ft
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from LaSalle to Clinton-Blue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Adams & Clark to Harrison & Jefferson every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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