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Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is part of the Chicago 'L' network in Chicago. Use the route planner to compare connected stations, route order and journey options before travelling.

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41.87686Latitude-87.62820Longitude
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Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station: map, route, fare and transit information

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18 route options

Popular route choices from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren are shown below. Select a destination to view the complete route, fare and estimated journey time.

LaSalle/Van Buren#62361B · 293 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Adams/Wabash#62361B · 344 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Roosevelt#F9461C · 1.1 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Jackson (Red)#C60C30 · 152 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Jackson (Blue)#00A1DE · 173 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Harrison#C60C30 · 319 m awayView route, fare and journey time →LaSalle#00A1DE · 325 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Monroe (Red)#C60C30 · 434 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Monroe (Blue)#00A1DE · 438 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Quincy#62361B · 503 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Washington#00A1DE · 708 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Washington/Wabash#62361B · 726 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Washington/Wells#62361B · 796 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Lake (Subway)#C60C30 · 884 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Clark/Lake#62361B · 1.0 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Clinton (Blue)#00A1DE · 1.1 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B · 1.4 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Clinton (Green/Pink)#009B3A · 1.5 km awayView route, fare and journey time →

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station information

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is part of the Chicago 'L' network in Chicago. Use the route planner to compare connected stations, route order and journey options before travelling.

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Adams/Wabash#62361B · Station details →LaSalle/Van Buren#62361B · Station details →Roosevelt#F9461C · Station details →

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Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station FAQs

Which line is Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station on?

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station is on the CTA GTFS — Purple Line [P] / CTA GTFS — Pink Line [Pink] / CTA GTFS — Orange Line [Org] / CTA GTFS — Brown Line [Brn]. Check the route map above for connected stations and interchange planning.

How do I reach nearby destinations from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station?

Use the station-to-destination route planner above for the walking direction and metro connection. The closest mapped place is nearby destinations.

What is the distance from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station to nearby destinations?

nearby destinations is approximately Check the mapped walking route from the station in the mapped local-place data. Walking access can vary by gate and road crossing.

How can I get to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station from my location?

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What is the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station opening time?

Check the latest operator notice for opening and closing times.

What is the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station ticket price?

Fare depends on the source and destination; use the route planner for an indicative fare.

What is the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro route and line colour?

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is served by the CTA GTFS — Purple Line [P] / CTA GTFS — Pink Line [Pink] / CTA GTFS — Orange Line [Org] / CTA GTFS — Brown Line [Brn]. Use the route planner to select any source and destination station, including Badarpur Border where available.

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Nearby shops and services vary around Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station. Check the nearby places listed on this page and confirm business hours locally.