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How to get fromChicago to Near South Sideby train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 18th St.train train Me
    4 min
    $3–4

  2. Subway

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

  3. Line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Polk to State & 18th Streetbus bus 29 / ...
    6 min
    $3

  4. Ferry

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

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Near South Sidetaxi taxi 1.6 mi
    3 min
    $7–9

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago to Near South Sidewalk walk 1.4 mi
    27 min

Chicago to Near South Side by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Near South Side, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 18th St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Polk to State & 18th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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