Chicago Metropolitan Lounge re-entry?

[crescent-zephyr]

*edit to add - I wouldn't take the overnight bus for comfort / sleeping purposes. If it's the only thing that will work with your budget / schedule and you don't mind not getting a good nights sleep it can still work.

 

[NorthShore]

What is the best way to go to the Museum of Science and Industry from Union Station and how long does it take? My wife and I almost went there by city bus a few years ago but we found the bus directions to be confusing so we opted for an afternoon at the Art Institute instead.

There are a few options. For ease, I'd suggest taking the #151 or the #7 bus from Union Station to State Street (about half a mile or so.). You could walk this leg, if you prefer. Transfer on State to the #6 bus south. This will take you to a block from the museum (in plain sight ahead at about 56th Street.) On the return trip, the 6 runs along Michigan Ave north. You get a great view of the lake and the other grand museums along the way. Alight at Adams to return to Union Station via the 151 (or some other buses that get there too )

I'd figure up to an hour each way, but it could be as little as about 35 or 40 minutes if you make great bus connections.

 

[trainman74]

In case this is helpful to anyone discovering this thread later: between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, another option to get to the Museum of Science and Industry is the #10 bus, which is an express that runs about every half hour from Michigan Avenue directly to the front of the museum.

 

[Brian Battuello]

And when you get there, you'll find that it is now the "Griffin Museum of Science and Industry", courtesy of a $125 million donation. Somehow GMOSI doesn't have the same ring to it.

Flashing back to some old "Billions" reruns...

 

[Sauve850]

Grew up outside of downtown Chicago. Stop for a couple days every summer on way back home from Wy to Fl. Great museums. This year I went to Shedd Aquarium. Very cool. Love the Adler Planetarium and especially the Science and Industry Museum. I stay in hotel just off Michigan Ave and use my Ventra card for the bus to the museums. Easy and inexpensive ride.