What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Island and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Island to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Vermont St & Western Ave and arriving at State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive via 95th Red Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blue Island-Vermont and arriving at LaSalle Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Blue Island to Chicago?

The distance between Blue Island and Chicago is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blue Island to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Blue Island to Chicago?

The train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Chicago bus from?

Blue Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Vermont St & Western Ave station.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Chicago train from?

Blue Island to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.

Train or bus from Blue Island to Chicago?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Chicago is to train which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 359 bus and line 29 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Blue Island to Chicago bus arrive?

Blue Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O.

Where does the Blue Island to Chicago train arrive?

Blue Island to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Blue Island to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Chicago is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Blue Island to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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Blue Island to Chicago - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 359 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blue Island to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
30 min
$4–5
Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blue Island to Chicagocar 16.3 mi
24 min
$3–5
Line 359 bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont St & Western Ave to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Obus 359
2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drivebus 29
1h 34m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blue Island to Chicagotaxi 16.3 mi
24 min
$40–55

Blue Island to Chicago by train

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vermont St & Western Ave to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O and 95th Red Line Station in around 1h 34m.

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