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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Aurora by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    1h 18m
    $5–7

  2. Bus, line 530 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to New York St & Broadway Stbus bus 530
    2h 11m

  3. Drive 40.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Auroracar car 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Aurorataxi taxi 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $100–130

Chicago to Aurora by train

Calendar217Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to New York St & Broadway St via Naperville Metra in around 2h 11m.

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