What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown is to line 1 bus which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Chicago and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal and arriving at Michigan & Cermak. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Chicago and Chinatown?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Clinton-Blue and arriving at Cermak-Chinatown via Jackson-Red. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown?

The distance between Downtown Chicago and Chinatown is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus from?

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Chicago to Chinatown train from?

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clinton-Blue station.

Where does the Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus arrive?

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Cermak station.

Where does the Downtown Chicago to Chinatown train arrive?

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jackson-Blue station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway Blue Line
2. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to Cermak-Chinatownsubway Red Line
16 min
$4–10
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal to Michigan & Cermakbus 1
24 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Chinatowntaxi 2.6 mi
4 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Downtown Chicago to Chinatownwalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Downtown Chicago to Chinatown by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Chicago to Cermak-Chinatown via Clinton-Blue, Jackson-Blue, and Jackson-Red in around 16 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal to Michigan & Cermak hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min.

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