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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 63rd St.train train Me
    34 min
    $3–6

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Green to East 63rd-Cottage Grovesubway subway Green Line
    45 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & 62nd Streetbus bus 28
    37 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Woodlawntaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    14 min
    $25–30

  5. Drive 8.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Woodlawncar car 8.8 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

Chicago Union Station to Woodlawn by foot and train

Calendar298Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 63rd St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 15 min. South Shore Line also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & 62nd Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.

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