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How to get fromAurora to Lake Michiganby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Lake Michigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    1h 27m
    $9–10

  2. Drive 40 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Chicagocar car 40 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 330 bus, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to State & Rooseveltbus bus 62
    2h 27m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aurora to Chicagotaxi taxi 40 mi
    50 min
    $100–130

Aurora to Lake Michigan by train and bus

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Metra operates a train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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