What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mettawa?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mettawa is to line 56 bus and line 272 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Mettawa?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mettawa is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Mettawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Mettawa. However, there are services departing from Madison & Wabash and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & CDW Way via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Mettawa?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Mettawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lake Forest via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Chicago to Mettawa?

The distance between Chicago and Mettawa is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Mettawa without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Mettawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Mettawa?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Chicago to Mettawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Mettawa bus from?

Chicago to Mettawa bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Wabash station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Mettawa train from?

Chicago to Mettawa train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Mettawa?

The best way to get from Chicago to Mettawa is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $16 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and line 272 bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Chicago to Mettawa bus arrive?

Chicago to Mettawa bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.

Where does the Chicago to Mettawa train arrive?

Chicago to Mettawa train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Mettawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mettawa is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Chicago to Mettawa.

Where can I stay near Mettawa?

There are 251+ hotels available in Mettawa.

Chicago to Mettawa - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 272 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Foresttrain Md-N
1h 8m
$16–21
Subway, bus, line 272 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Jefferson Parksubway
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Stationbus 270
3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to 145 N Milwaukee Avebus 272
2h 21m
$4–9
Drive 33.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Mettawacar 33.7 mi
42 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Mettawataxi 33.7 mi
42 min
$90–110
Line 56 bus, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Madison & Wabash to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & CDW Waybus 272
2h 56m
$4–6

Chicago to Mettawa by subway and bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 32.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Forest hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Wabash to Milwaukee Ave & CDW Way via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Golf Mill Station in around 2h 56m.

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