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How to get fromChicago to Northerly Islandby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Northerly Island by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 18th St.train train Me
    4 min
    $3–4

  2. Line 146 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Polk to Soldier Field & Field Museumbus bus 146
    9 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Northerly Islandtaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    4 min
    $8–10

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chicago to Northerly Islandwalk walk 1.7 mi
    33 min

Chicago to Northerly Island by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Northerly Island, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to 18th St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Polk to Soldier Field & Field Museum every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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