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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wrightwoodtrain train Sws
    25 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 29 bus, line 79 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Lafayette & 79th Streetbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from 79th Street & Lafayette to 79th Street & St. Louisbus bus 79
    1h 14m
    $2

  3. Subway, line 79 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harrison to 79thsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from 79th Street & Lafayette to 79th Street & Central Parkbus bus 79
    54 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Ashburntaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

  5. Drive 11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ashburncar car 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $3

Chicago to Ashburn by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ashburn, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wrightwood every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 79th Street & St. Louis via 79th Street & Lafayette in around 1h 14m.

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