What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Great Lakes is to line 29 bus which costs $3 and takes 2 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Great Lakes is to line 29 bus which takes 2 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Great Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at State & Van Buren. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Great Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harold Washington Library and arriving at Washington/Wabash. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Chicago to Great Lakes?

The distance between Chicago and Great Lakes is 720 feet.

How do I travel from Chicago to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Great Lakes without a car is to line 29 bus which takes 2 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Great Lakes?

The line 29 bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to State & Van Buren takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Great Lakes bus from?

Chicago to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Great Lakes train from?

Chicago to Great Lakes train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Harold Washington Library station.

Where does the Chicago to Great Lakes bus arrive?

Chicago to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at State & Van Buren station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Great Lakes?

Great Lakes is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:56 PM in Chicago and 11:56 PM in Great Lakes.

Where does the Chicago to Great Lakes train arrive?

Chicago to Great Lakes train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 67+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

Chicago to Great Lakes - 3 ways to travel via line 29 bus, subway, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Great Lakes by bus, subway, or foot

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Line 29 bus
best
1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to State & Van Burenbus 2 / ...
2 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line / ...
2 min
$2–5
Walk
1. Take the foot from Chicago to State & Van Burenwalk 530 ft
1 min

Chicago to Great Lakes by bus

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Distance: 720 ft
Duration: 2 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to State & Van Buren every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harold Washington Library to Washington/Wabash every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2 min.

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