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How to get fromChicago to University Parkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to University Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain train Me
    2h 18m
    $6–9

  2. Line 29 bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 95th Red Line Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus bus 352
    4h 7m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 33.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to University Parkcar car 33.7 mi
    50 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to University Parktaxi taxi 33.7 mi
    50 min
    $95–120

Chicago to University Park by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

Metra operates a train from Van Buren St. to University Park hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 810-824 Sandra Dr via 95th Red Line Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1, and Main St & Victory Dr in around 4h 7m.

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