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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Prairie Crossing Station by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Prairie Crossingtrain Md-N
1h 19m
$5–7
Drive 39.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Prairie Crossing Stationcar 39.8 mi
57 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Prairie Crossing Stationtaxi 39.8 mi
57 min
$100–130

Chicago to Prairie Crossing Station by train

124Weekly Trains

1h 19mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Prairie Crossing Station.

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Distance: 39.4 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Prairie Crossing Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Prairie Crossing hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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