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How to get fromBig Rock to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Big Rock to Chicago by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    1h 26m
    $38–61

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Rock to Chicagocar car 50.8 mi
    59 min
    $10–14

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Rock to Plainfield Park-N-Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison Stbus bus 850 / ...
    2h 21m
    $59–71

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Rock to Chicagotaxi taxi 50.8 mi
    59 min
    $120–160

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Big Rock to Elburntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    1h 51m
    $51–61

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Big Rock, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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