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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Oak Brookby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Oak Brook by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springstrain train Bnsf
    40 min
    $13–17

  2. Subway, line 301 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Forest Parksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to York St & 22nd Stbus bus 301
    1h 37m
    $4–8

  3. Line 157 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 157
    2. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Cermak Rd & Windsor Drbus bus 322
    1h 40m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Oak Brooktaxi taxi 18 mi
    23 min
    $45–60

  5. Drive 18 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Oak Brookcar car 18 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

Chicago Union Station to Oak Brook by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar245Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Oak Brook, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springs hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr via Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, and North Riverside Park Mall in around 1h 40m.

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