What is the cheapest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station is to line 156 bus via Van Buren & Franklin which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Merchandise Mart (Station) and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wells & Merchandise Mart and arriving at Van Buren & Franklin. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Merchandise Mart (Station) and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clark/Lake and arriving at Clinton-Blue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between Merchandise Mart (Station) and Chicago Union Station is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station?

The line 156 bus from Wells & Merchandise Mart to Van Buren & Franklin takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station bus from?

Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Wells & Merchandise Mart station.

Where do I catch the Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station train from?

Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clark/Lake station.

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Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station

Q: How do I travel from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station without a car is to line 156 bus via Van Buren & Franklin which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 156 bus via Van Buren & Franklin
best
1. Take the bus from Wells & Merchandise Mart to Van Buren & Franklinbus 37 / ...
16 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Clinton-Bluesubway Blue Line
18 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 1.2 mi
1 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Stationwalk 5,000 ft
18 min
Line 156 bus
1. Take the bus from Wells & Merchandise Mart to Van Buren & Canalbus 37 / ...
21 min
$3

Merchandise Mart (Station) to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Merchandise Mart (Station), IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Wells & Merchandise Mart to Van Buren & Franklin every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, 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.

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