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How to get fromChicago Loop to Six Flags Great Americaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Six Flags Great America by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 45m
    $7–10

  2. Line 147 bus, line 213 bus, train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Madison to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    3. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    4h 40m
    $8–14

  3. Drive  40.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Six Flags Great Americacar car 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Six Flags Great Americataxi taxi 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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