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How to get fromChicago to East Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train Lakeshore / ...
    48 min
    $30–35

  2. Drive  21.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to East Chicagocar car 21.1 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 26 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Harrison to Mackinaw & 92nd Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the taxi from Mackinaw & 92nd Street to East Chicagotaxi taxi
    57 min
    $30–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to East Chicagotaxi taxi 21.1 mi
    31 min
    $60–75

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  • Distance: 28.8 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 41 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.

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