There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Zion by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N
1h 34m$5–8Drive 45.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Zioncar 45.1 mi
1h 1m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Ziontaxi 45.1 mi
1h 1m$120–150Train via Sheridan Rd & Washington St
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
2h 16m$7–10
Chicago Union Station to Zion by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Zion is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Zion is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Zion. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Zion is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Zion without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $8.
The train from Chicago OTC to Zion takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Chicago Union Station to Zion train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
Chicago Union Station to Zion train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Zion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Zion is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Zion.
There are 129+ hotels available in Zion.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Zion, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Zion every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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