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How to get fromChicago Loop to Riverwalkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Riverwalk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    1h 26m
    $35–42

  2. Drive  40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Riverwalkcar car 40.7 mi
    51 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    1h 52m
    $24–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Riverwalktaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

  5. Train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D to Rt 59 & Caton Farm Rdbus bus 501
    2h 29m
    $8–11

Chicago Loop to Riverwalk by train and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Riverwalk, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from LaSalle Street to Joliet hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ride hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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