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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Ellis & 55th Streetby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Ellis & 55th Street by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train train Me
    48 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Ellis & 55th Streetcar car 7.6 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Line 126 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Clinton to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Balbo & Michigan to Cottage Grove & 55th Streetbus bus 2 / ...
    57 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Ellis & 55th Streettaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    12 min
    $22–27

  5. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Jackson to Cottage Grove & 55th Streetbus bus 4 / ...
    59 min
    $3

Chicago Union Station to Ellis & 55th Street by foot and train

Calendar398Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Ellis & 55th Street, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson & Clinton to Ellis & 55th Street via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Balbo & Michigan, and Cottage Grove & 55th Street in around 57 min.

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