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How to get fromChicago to Lake & Ashlandby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake & Ashland by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    39 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    1h 32m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Lake & Ashlandtaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake & Ashlandcar car 13.1 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Davissubway subway Purple Line
    55 min
    $2–5

Chicago to Lake & Ashland by train and foot

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake & Ashland, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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