There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Union by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Woodstocktrain Up-Nw
1h 48m$37–53Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Unioncar 58.2 mi
1h 3m$11–16Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Madison & LaSalle to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
2h 47m$62–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Union is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Union is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop to Union. However, there are services departing from Madison & LaSalle and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Loop to Union. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Woodstock via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Union is 62 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Union without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Chicago Loop to Union, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Union bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & LaSalle station.
Chicago Loop to Union train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Union is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Union, McHenry County, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Woodstock every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & LaSalle to Union via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Woodstock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Madison & LaSalle to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Union bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Chicago Loop to Union train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Woodstock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Union is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Chicago Loop to Union.
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