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How to get fromChicago Union Station to East Chicagoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to East Chicago by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train Eastbound from Chicago
    2. Take the taxi from Hammond Gateway to East Chicagotaxi taxi
    1h 2m
    $21–26

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to East Chicagocar car 21.9 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington & Canal to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminalbus bus J14
    2. Take the taxi from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to East Chicagotaxi taxi
    1h 20m
    $32–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to East Chicagotaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    31 min
    $60–80

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train Ssl / ...
    1h 8m
    $29–34

  6. Train via Jackson & Clinton

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train Ssl / ...
    1h 16m
    $30–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago Union Station to East Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 41 min.

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