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

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Burlington by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Big Timbertrain train Md-W
    2. Take the taxi from Big Timber to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    1h 47m
    $51–62

  2. Drive 52.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Burlingtoncar car 52.3 mi
    1h 12m
    $10–14

  3. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    2h 50m
    $52–72

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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Burlington via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 50m.

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