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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    1h 36m
    $24–30

  2. Drive 40.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Riverwalkcar car 40.1 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    1h 56m
    $15–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Riverwalktaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    50 min
    $100–130

  5. Train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D to Rt 59 & Caton Farm Rdbus bus 501
    2h 39m
    $8–11

Chicago Union Station to Riverwalk by foot, train, and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Metra operates a train from LaSalle Street to Joliet hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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