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How to get fromChicago Union Station to James R. Thompson Centerby bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to James R. Thompson Center by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Line 37 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Randolphbus bus 37
    9 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Clark/Lakesubway subway Blue Line
    12 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 156 bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to LaSalle & Randolphbus bus 156
    10 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to James R. Thompson Centertaxi taxi 4,680 ft
    1 min
    $5–7

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Chicago Union Station to James R. Thompson Centerwalk walk 4,630 ft
    16 min

Chicago Union Station to James R. Thompson Center by bus and foot

Calendar300Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and James R. Thompson Center, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Chicago River to Franklin & Randolph every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to Clark/Lake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 6 min.

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