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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Riverdale by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 34 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to 95thsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to Michigan & 124th Streetbus bus 34
    59 min
    $6–8

  2. Line 29 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Jackson to 95th Red Line Stationbus bus 29
    1h 23m
    $2

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to State St.train train Me
    1h 5m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Riverdaletaxi taxi 16.4 mi
    24 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 16.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Riverdalecar car 16.4 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington & Canal to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminalbus bus J14
    1h 37m
    $4–6

Chicago Union Station to Riverdale by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar781Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Riverdale, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to State St. every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Jackson to 95th Red Line Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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