Several CTA buses service Navy Pier directly from Metra and other rail stations as well as “L” stops. Navy Pier is also a pick-up and drop-off point for several sightseeing tour buses.
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The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Navy Pier in Chicago.
For Navy Pier, take Red Line from Roosevelt to Chicago, then #66 bus. #124 buses operate in both directions between Clinton/Jackson and the Roosevelt station. Use Red Line trains to transfer to Navy Pier bus shuttles at Chicago.
There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier. Attractions within Navy Pier may have admission prices and those prices can be obtained from each individual attraction's box office.
During the day YES. It is in the bustling part of the city with lots of people. I have walked it several times by myself & never felt afraid. If you are walking with someone else I think it would also be safe in the evening hours.
Metra commuter rail is a convenient travel alternative. Take Metra and then transfer to CTA buses to come directly to Navy Pier. Use CTA bus #124 from Union/Ogilvie Stations and Millennium Station and CTA bus #29 from LaSalle Street Station and Millennium Station. Visit www.rtachicago.com to plan your trip.
If you're tired of trekking to your destination on foot, try public transportation. Chicago is well known for its public transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates a network of trains and buses to move the city's 2.6 million residents from one place to another.
Stations are found throughout Chicago, as well as in the suburbs of Forest Park, Oak Park, Evanston, Wilmette, Cicero, Rosemont, and Skokie. The Blue Line extends from O'Hare International Airport through the Loop via the Milwaukee-Dearborn subway to the West Side.
Municipal Pier was officially renamed Navy Pier in 1927 as a tribute to the Navy personnel who were housed at the Pier during World War I. Fifty years later, Navy Pier was designated a Chicago landmark, positioning the Pier as an unforgettable destination in the city and across the globe.
Set aside a few hoursWhether you want to spend your afternoon enjoying the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, or going on a boat tour, it can easily turn into an entire day's worth of fun. If you've set aside a few hours to explore Navy Pier, you won't need to feel rushed.