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How to get fromChicago Union Station to 59th St.by bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to 59th St. by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & 59th Streetbus bus 28
    35 min
    $3

  2. Drive  8.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to 59th St.car car 8.1 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 59th St.train train Me
    35 min
    $3–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to 59th St.taxi taxi 8.1 mi
    13 min
    $23–28

Chicago Union Station to 59th St. by bus

Calendar130Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and 59th St., IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & 59th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 59th St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 16 min.

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