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How to get fromChicago to Summitby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Summit by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    22 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Polk to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    56 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Summittaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Summitcar car 12.8 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway, line 62 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Pulaski-Orangesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    51 min
    $6–8

Chicago to Summit by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Summit, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Summit Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Metra also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Polk to Archer & Neva Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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