There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car
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Line 9 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ashland & Chicago to Ashland & Cortland9 / ...
- Take the train from Clybourn to Central St.Up-N
1h 13mSubway
cheapest- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Central-PurplePurple Line
1h 29m$2–5Line 66 bus, line 147 bus, line 201 bus
- Take the bus from Chicago & Paulina to Chicago & Michigan66
- Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminal147
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Central Street & Girard201
1h 49m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line)12.2 mi
20 min$35–50Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line)12.2 mi
20 min$3–4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line). However, there are services departing from Chicago & Paulina and arriving at Central Street & Girard via Michigan & Chestnut and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line). However, there are services departing from Division and arriving at Central-Purple via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Central Station (CTA Purple Line) is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) without a car is to line 9 bus and train which takes 1h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line), including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago & Paulina station.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clark/Lake station.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Chicago & Michigan station.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Central Station (CTA Purple Line), IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clark/Lake to Central-Purple every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago & Paulina to Central Street & Girard via Chicago & Michigan, Michigan & Chestnut, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 49m.
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- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Central St.
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Central-Purple
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Ashland & Chicago to Ashland & Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chicago & Paulina to Chicago & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Central Street & Girard
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Central-Purple station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Central Station (CTA Purple Line).
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