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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    38 min
    $18–20

  2. Drive  18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnham to Chicagocar car 18.9 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 30 bus, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hegewisch Metra Station to 69th Red Line Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from State & 69th Street to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drivebus bus 29
    1h 44m
    $17–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnham to Chicagotaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    28 min
    $50–60

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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

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

South Shore Line operates a train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Burnham to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive via Hegewisch Metra Station, 69th Red Line Station, and State & 69th Street in around 1h 44m.

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