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How to get fromWater Tower Place to Chinatownby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Water Tower Place to Chinatown by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Chicago-Red to Cermak-Chinatownsubway subway Red Line
    16 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Superior to Michigan & 21st Streetbus bus 3
    26 min
    $3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/Unionferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Chinatownferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    1h 19m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Water Tower Place to Chinatowntaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    6 min
    $12–16

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Water Tower Place to Chinatownwalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

Water Tower Place to Chinatown by foot and subway

Calendar1392Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Water Tower Place, 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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