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How to get fromAddison to Downtown Chicagoby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addison to Downtown Chicago by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 126 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Addison to Jackson & Austin Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Desplainesbus bus 126
    58 min
    $53–62

  2. Drive  20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Addison to Downtown Chicagocar car 20.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wood Dale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    1h
    $19–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Addison to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    26 min
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 21.7 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Addison, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Wood Dale to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 45 min.

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