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How to get fromChicago to Coal Cityby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the taxi from Joliet to Coal Citytaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $71–87

  2. Drive 62.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Coal Citycar car 62.1 mi
    1h 11m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Coal Citytaxi taxi
    2h 17m
    $74–95

  4. Train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D to Gateway Blvd & Olympic Blvdbus bus 501
    2h 36m
    $63–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Coal City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Coal City, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Coal City. However, you can take the train to Joliet then take the taxi to Coal City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Plainfield Park-N-Ride then take the taxi to Coal City.

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