What is the cheapest way to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station is to line 34 bus and line 29 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between State Street Station and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & 121st Street and arriving at State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive via 95th Red Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between State Street Station and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington and arriving at Van Buren St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between State Street Station and Chicago Union Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.

Where do I catch the State Street Station to Chicago Union Station bus from?

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & 121st Street station.

Where do I catch the State Street Station to Chicago Union Station train from?

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Kensington station.

Train or bus from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station is to line 34 bus and line 29 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $5 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the State Street Station to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 95th Red Line Station.

Where does the State Street Station to Chicago Union Station train arrive?

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.

Can I drive from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between State Street Station to Chicago Union Station is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station

Q: How long does it take to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station?

It takes approximately 1h to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from State Street Station to Chicago Union Station by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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Line 34 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Michigan & 121st Street to 95th Red Line Stationbus 34
2. Take the subway from 95th to Jackson-Redsubway Red Line
1h
$4–8
Line 34 bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Michigan & 121st Street to 95th Red Line Stationbus 34
2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drivebus 29
1h 40m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from State Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 14.8 mi
20 min
$40–50
Drive 14.8 mi
1. Drive from State Street Station to Chicago Union Stationcar 14.8 mi
20 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Kensington to Van Buren St.train Me
1h 14m
$4–5

State Street Station to Chicago Union Station by bus, subway, and foot

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Distance: 16.5 mi
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What companies run services between State Street Station, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & 121st Street to Chicago Union Station via 95th Red Line Station and State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Kensington to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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