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How to get fromChicago to Glendale Heightsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    1h 54m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 25.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Glendale Heightscar car 25.5 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 157 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus, line 715 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton Blue Line Station to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 157
    2. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    4. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthropbus bus 715
    3h 34m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Glendale Heightstaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    34 min
    $65–80

Chicago to Glendale Heights by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Glendale Heights, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clinton Blue Line Station to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 34m.

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