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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Central-Green to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Green Line
    25 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Lotus to Washington & Canalbus bus 20
    42 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Austin to Chicagotaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    11 min
    $22–27

  4. Drive 7.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Chicagocar car 7.7 mi
    11 min
    $2

Austin to Chicago by subway

Calendar866Weekly Subways
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Austin, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Central-Green to Adams/Wabash every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Madison & Lotus to Washington & Canal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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