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

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Downtown 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 53m
    $6–9

  2. Drive 26.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicagocar car 26.6 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  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 & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3h 41m
    $6–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 26.6 mi
    39 min
    $80–100

Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago by bus, train, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 3h 41m.

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