What is the cheapest way to get from Albany Park to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Albany Park to Chicago is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany Park to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Albany Park to Chicago is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Albany Park and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany Park to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Lawrence & Hamlin and arriving at State & Van Buren via Marine Drive & Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Albany Park and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irving Park and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Albany Park to Chicago?

The distance between Albany Park and Chicago is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.

How do I travel from Albany Park to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Albany Park to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Albany Park to Chicago?

The train from Irving Park to Chicago OTC takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Albany Park to Chicago bus from?

Albany Park to Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Lawrence & Hamlin station.

Where do I catch the Albany Park to Chicago train from?

Albany Park to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Irving Park station.

Train or bus from Albany Park to Chicago?

The best way to get from Albany Park to Chicago is to train which takes 18 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 81 bus and line 146 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Albany Park to Chicago bus arrive?

Albany Park to Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Marine Drive & Wilson station.

Where does the Albany Park to Chicago train arrive?

Albany Park to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Albany Park to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany Park to Chicago is 10 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Albany Park to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Chicago.

Albany Park to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 81 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany Park to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irving Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
18 min
$3–5
Line 81 bus, line 146 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lawrence & Hamlin to Marine Drive & Wilsonbus 81
2. Take the bus from Marine Drive & Wilson to State & Van Burenbus 146 / ...
1h 19m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Albany Park to Chicagotaxi 9.5 mi
13 min
$30–40
Drive 9.5 mi
1. Drive from Albany Park to Chicagocar 9.5 mi
13 min
$2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway Blue Line
23 min
$2–5

Albany Park to Chicago by train

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Albany Park, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Irving Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence & Hamlin to State & Van Buren via Marine Drive & Wilson in around 1h 19m.

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