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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    1h 48m
    $46–62

  2. Drive 56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Cortlandcar car 56.8 mi
    1h 20m
    $11–15

  3. Line 56 bus, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Cortlandtaxi taxi
    3h 10m
    $96–132

  4. Train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Pleasant St at North 10th St WB - Stop #657bus bus 12
    2h 59m
    $22–33

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  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Elburn hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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