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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain train Monon / ...
    34 min
    $17–21

  2. Drive  18.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Burnhamcar car 18.7 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 26 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Harrison to Mackinaw & 92nd Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw & 92nd Street to Hegewisch Metra Stationbus bus 30
    1h 29m
    $12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Burnhamtaxi taxi 18.7 mi
    28 min
    $50–60

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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Hegewisch every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–8 and the journey takes 30 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Harrison to Burnham via Mackinaw & 92nd Street and Hegewisch Metra Station in around 1h 29m.

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