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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Lake in the Hillsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake in the Hills by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 32m
    $7–10

  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    3h 31m
    $8–12

  3. Drive 43.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Lake in the Hillscar car 43.7 mi
    56 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Lake in the Hillstaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    56 min
    $130–170

  5. Train, line 550 bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Randall Rd & Acorn Lnbus bus 550
    2h 36m
    $8–10

Chicago Union Station to Lake in the Hills by foot, train, and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Lake in the Hills, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Randall Rd & Acorn Ln via Madison & Clinton, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 31m.

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