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

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

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  1. Line 26 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 1100 S Columbus to Ewing & Indianapolisbus bus 26
    45 min
    $3

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Chicagotrain train Me
    1h
    $7–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to East Sidetaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    20 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 14.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to East Sidecar car 14.3 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

Chicago to East Side by bus

Calendar195Weekly Buses
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from 1100 S Columbus to Ewing & Indianapolis hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to South Chicago hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 37 min.

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