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How to get fromAlgonquin to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Algonquin to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 30m
    $22–27

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Chicago Union Stationcar car 41.8 mi
    51 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 16m
    $34–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 43.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Cary to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Chicago Union Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 16m.

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