How to get fromChicago to Lake - Cook Metra Stationby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Lake - Cook Metra Station by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake-Cooktrain Md-N
54 min
$4–6
Drive 25.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lake - Cook Metra Stationcar 25.1 mi
34 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Lake - Cook Metra Stationtaxi 25.1 mi
34 min
$75–95

Chicago to Lake - Cook Metra Station by train and foot

129Weekly Services

54 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake - Cook Metra Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lake-Cook hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 53 min.

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