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 4 bus which costs $3 and takes 4 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 subway which takes 2 min and costs $2 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Great Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Michigan & Madison. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 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 2707 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 subway which takes 2 min and costs $2 - $5.

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

The subway from Harold Washington Library to Washington/Wabash 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 Michigan & 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 Michigan & Madison station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Great Lakes?

Great Lakes is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:44 PM in Chicago and 8:44 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 58+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

Chicago to Great Lakes - 3 ways to travel via subway, line 4 bus, and foot

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line / ...
2 min
$2–5
Line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive to Michigan & Madisonbus 3 / ...
4 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chicago to Adams/Wabashwalk 2,070 ft
7 min

Chicago to Great Lakes by subway

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Distance: 2,710 ft
Duration: 2 min

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

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. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive to Michigan & Madison every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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