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<p>It is very easy to get there. On weekdays, you can take the METRA Express train from 57th/58th/59th Street station non-stop to downtown. It takes 8 minutes. The local train, with stops, takes about 20 minutes.</p>
<p>With the 173 bus, which runs in the late afternoon to early morning (4PM to 11AM Su-Th/5PM-2AM Fr-Sa) is the easiest way downtown and to Belmont. 20-35 minutes, one easy bus.</p>
<p>You can also take the 55/Red Line combo, 24 hours a day. Takes anywhere from 30 to 75 minutes depending on the time of day. Expect long waits in the cold for the 55 bus after 9PM.</p>
<p>Outside of taking the 173 bus, it is not particularly safe to ride public transportation at night, so split a cab. Fares downtown average about $20-$25. </p>
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<p>Most don’t. It’s sad.</p>