There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
1h 27m$23–28Drive 41.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Algonquincar 41.3 mi
51 min$8–11Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
2h 42m$32–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Algonquintaxi 41.3 mi
51 min$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Madison & Clinton and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Algonquin is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Algonquin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Clinton station.
Chicago Union Station to Algonquin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $22 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Cary hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin via Madison & Clinton, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
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
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Algonquin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Chicago Union Station to Algonquin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Algonquin is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Algonquin.
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