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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Chicagoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Chicago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 234 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 40m
    $6–9

  2. Drive 27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Chicagocar car 27.4 mi
    40 min
    $5–8

  3. Line 234 bus, line 226 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 226
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    3h 31m
    $6–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo Grove to Chicagotaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    40 min
    $80–100

Buffalo Grove to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Washington & Franklin via Des Plaines Metra Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 31m.

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