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How to get fromChicago to Bataviaby train, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    2h 15m
    $6–10

  2. Drive  37.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bataviacar car 37.6 mi
    55 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Bataviataxi taxi 37.6 mi
    55 min
    $120–150

  4. Train, line 802 bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop E to Main St & Batavia Avebus bus 802
    2h 15m
    $8–10

Chicago to Batavia by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Geneva hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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