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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    1h 32m
    $28–34

  2. Drive 48.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Bristolcar car 48.9 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    2h 4m
    $34–50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Bristoltaxi taxi 48.9 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–150

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  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ride hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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