There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridgetrain Up-Nw
33 min$3–5Line 56 bus, line 68 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Summit & Prospectbus 68
1h 36m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metrataxi 14.1 mi
19 min$40–55Drive 14.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metracar 14.1 mi
19 min$3–4
Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra is to line 56 bus and line 68 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra. However, there are services departing from Madison & Clinton and arriving at Summit & Prospect via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Park Ridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Park Ridge Metra is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Clinton station.
Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra is to train which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and line 68 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Park Ridge Metra, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Summit & Prospect via Madison & Clinton and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Summit & Prospect
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Park Ridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Park Ridge Metra.
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