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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to South Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 83rd St.train train Me
    50 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Jackson to Commercial & 86th Streetbus bus 26
    55 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to South Chicagotaxi taxi 12.3 mi
    20 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 12.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to South Chicagocar car 12.3 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

Chicago Union Station to South Chicago by foot and train

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 83rd St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Jackson to Commercial & 86th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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