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How to get fromChicago to Diamond Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyvilletrain train Md-N
    1h 24m
    $22–28

  2. Drive 33.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Diamond Lakecar car 33.7 mi
    47 min
    $7–9

  3. Line 56 bus, line 272 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    3h 4m
    $14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Diamond Laketaxi taxi 33.7 mi
    47 min
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Diamond Lake, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyville hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Diamond Lake via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station, and Hawthorn Mall in around 3h 4m.

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