What is the cheapest way to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown is to line 3 bus which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between John Hancock Center and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Michigan & Superior and arriving at Michigan & 21st Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between John Hancock Center and Chinatown?

No, there is no direct ferry from John Hancock Center to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Michigan Avenue and arriving at Chinatown via Ogilvie/Union. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between John Hancock Center and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago-Red and arriving at Cermak-Chinatown. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from John Hancock Center to Chinatown?

The distance between John Hancock Center and Chinatown is 3 miles.

How do I travel from John Hancock Center to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown?

The subway from Chicago-Red to Cermak-Chinatown takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the John Hancock Center to Chinatown bus from?

John Hancock Center to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & Superior station.

Where do I catch the John Hancock Center to Chinatown train from?

John Hancock Center to Chinatown train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago-Red station.

Where does the John Hancock Center to Chinatown bus arrive?

John Hancock Center to Chinatown bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & 21st Street station.

Where does the John Hancock Center to Chinatown train arrive?

John Hancock Center to Chinatown train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Cermak-Chinatown station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Chinatown.

John Hancock Center to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from John Hancock Center to Chinatown by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Chicago-Red to Cermak-Chinatownsubway Red Line
18 min
$2–5
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Michigan & Superior to Michigan & 21st Streetbus 3
28 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/Unionferry Chicago Water Taxi
2. Take the ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Chinatownferry Chicago Water Taxi
1h 21m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from John Hancock Center to Chinatowntaxi 3.9 mi
6 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from John Hancock Center to Chinatownwalk 3.6 mi
1h 8m

John Hancock Center to Chinatown by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between John Hancock Center, IL, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Chicago-Red to Cermak-Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Superior to Michigan & 21st Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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