What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to 47th St.?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to 47th St. is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to 47th St.?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to 47th St. is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and 47th St.?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balbo & Michigan and arriving at Lake Park & 47th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and 47th St.?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at 47th St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Chicago to 47th St.?

The distance between Chicago and 47th St. is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to 47th St. without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to 47th St. without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to 47th St.?

The train from Van Buren St. to 47th St. takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chicago to 47th St. bus from?

Chicago to 47th St. bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Balbo & Michigan station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to 47th St. train from?

Chicago to 47th St. train services, operated by Metra, depart from Van Buren St. station.

Train or bus from Chicago to 47th St.?

The best way to get from Chicago to 47th St. is to train which takes 9 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus, which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

Where does the Chicago to 47th St. bus arrive?

Chicago to 47th St. bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Lake Park & 47th Street station.

Where does the Chicago to 47th St. train arrive?

Chicago to 47th St. train services, operated by Metra, arrive at 47th St. station.

Can I drive from Chicago to 47th St.?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to 47th St. is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Chicago to 47th St..

Where can I stay near 47th St.?

There are 1100+ hotels available in 47th St..

Chicago to 47th St. - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to 47th St. by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 47th St.train Me
9 min
$3–4
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to 47th St.car 5.4 mi
8 min
$1–2
Line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Balbo & Michigan to Lake Park & 47th Streetbus 2 / ...
12 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to 47th St.taxi 5.4 mi
8 min
$16–20

Chicago to 47th St. by train

238Weekly Trains

9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and 47th St., IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 47th St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Balbo & Michigan to Lake Park & 47th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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