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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grovetrain train Up-Nw
    1h 27m
    $33–42

  2. Drive 38.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Waucondacar car 38.5 mi
    56 min
    $7–11

  3. Line 56 bus, line 272 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    3h 17m
    $34–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Waucondataxi taxi 38.5 mi
    56 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grove hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Wauconda via Madison & Clinton, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station, and Hawthorn Mall in around 3h 17m.

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