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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Main/St. Charles/Genevaby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Main/St. Charles/Geneva by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    1h 11m
    $4–6

  2. Drive 23.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Main/St. Charles/Genevacar car 23.5 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Main/St. Charles/Genevataxi taxi 23.5 mi
    32 min
    $60–75

Chicago Union Station to Main/St. Charles/Geneva by foot and train

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Main/St. Charles/Geneva, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 47 min.

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