What is the cheapest way to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate is to line 56 bus which costs $3 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate?

The fastest way to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct train between Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) and Cloud Gate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Western-O'Hare and arriving at Washington-Blue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How long does it take to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate?

The subway from Western-O'Hare to Washington-Blue takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate bus from?

Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Milwaukee & Western station.

Where can I stay near Cloud Gate?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Cloud Gate.

Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate

Q: Is there a direct bus between Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) and Cloud Gate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee & Western and arriving at Washington & Wabash. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Q: How far is it from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate?

The distance between Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) and Cloud Gate is 4 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $5.

There are 4 ways to get from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Western-O'Hare to Washington-BlueBlue Line
19 min
$2–5
Line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee & Western to Washington & Wabash56
36 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate5.2 mi
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate4.4 mi
1h 25m

Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch) to Cloud Gate by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Western Station (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch), IL, USA and Cloud Gate, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Western-O'Hare to Washington-Blue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Milwaukee & Western to Washington & Wabash every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min.

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