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

The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Island and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station. 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 50m.

Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Chicago Union Station?

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 Union Station?

The distance between Blue Island and Chicago Union Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $5.

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

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 Union Station bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 359 bus and line 29 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Blue Island to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blue Island to Chicago Union Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Chicago Union Station is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Blue Island to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

Blue Island to Chicago Union Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
40 min
$4–5
Drive 15.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blue Island to Chicago Union Stationcar 15.9 mi
25 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 50m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blue Island to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 15.9 mi
25 min
$40–55

Blue Island to Chicago Union Station by train and foot

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Chicago Union Station via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O, 95th Red Line Station, and State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive in around 1h 50m.

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