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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    24 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    1h 20m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Lyonstaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    19 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lyonscar car 11.7 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Chicago to Lyons by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lyons, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Archer & Neva Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 58 min.

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