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How to get fromChicago to Kingstonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the taxi from Elburn to Kingstontaxi taxi
    2h 9m
    $91–107

  2. Drive 66.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Kingstoncar car 66.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–18

  3. Line 56 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    3. Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Kingstontaxi taxi
    3h 3m
    $82–106

  4. Train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    3h 18m
    $47–70

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kingston, DeKalb County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kingston. However, you can take the train to Elburn then take the taxi to Kingston. Alternatively, you can take the line 56 bus to Jefferson Park Transit Center, walk to Jefferson Park, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, take the bus to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, then take the taxi to Kingston.

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