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How to get fromChicago to Lower West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Lower West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to 18thsubway subway Pink Line
    15 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cermak & Laflinbus bus 60
    16 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Lower West Sidetaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    5 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago to Lower West Sidewalk walk 3 mi
    56 min

Chicago to Lower West Side by subway

Calendar820Weekly Subways
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lower West Side, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harold Washington Library to 18th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cermak & Laflin every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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