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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 322 bus, line 715 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Pulaski & Cermakbus bus 157
    2. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthropbus bus 715
    3h 37m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Glendale Heightstaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    34 min
    $85–110

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 & Jackson to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 37m.

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