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How to get fromBristol to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Chicago 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 29m
    $28–34

  2. Drive 48.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Chicagocar car 48.5 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison Stbus bus 850 / ...
    2h 8m
    $38–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Chicagotaxi taxi 48.5 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

Metra operates a train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Harrison St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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