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How to get fromChicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)by bus, subway, train, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by bus, subway, train, or foot

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  1. Line 22 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to State & Madisonbus bus 2 / ...
    3 min
    $3
  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to Lakesubway subway Red Line / ...
    3 min
    $2–5
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Millennium Stationtrain train Me
    10 min
    $3–6
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)walk walk 2,980 ft
    10 min

Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by bus

Calendar4442Weekly Buses
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to State & Madison every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Jackson-Red to Lake every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3 min.

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