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How to get fromMagnificent Mile to Downtown Chicagoby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    10 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 3 bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Erie to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Washington to Harrison & Jeffersonbus bus 60
    25 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    3 min
    $9–11

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicagowalk walk 2.3 mi
    44 min

  5. Line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Erie to Clinton & Quincybus bus 125 / ...
    29 min
    $3

Magnificent Mile to Downtown Chicago by subway and foot

Calendar1384Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Magnificent Mile, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clark/Lake to Clinton-Blue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Erie to Harrison & Jefferson via Michigan & Washington in around 25 min.

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