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How to get fromChicago to Melrose Parkby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Melrose Park by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Melrose Parktrain train Up-W
    23 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 20 bus, line 309 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Madison & Austin Terminalbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to Lake St & 21st Avebus bus 309 / ...
    1h 39m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Melrose Parktaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive  13.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Melrose Parkcar car 13.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway, line 303 bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Forest Parksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop A to Broadway Ave & Division Stbus bus 303
    1h 29m
    $4–8

Chicago to Melrose Park by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Melrose Park, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Melrose Park hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Lake St & 21st Ave via Madison & Austin Terminal and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 1h 39m.

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