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How to get fromChicago to Uptownby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ravenswoodtrain train Up-N
    13 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive 6.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Uptowncar car 6.8 mi
    11 min
    $2

  3. Line 146 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Marine Drive & Montrosebus bus 146
    16 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Uptowntaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    11 min
    $23–28

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to Wilson-North Innersubway subway Red Line
    25 min
    $2–5

Chicago to Uptown by train

Calendar212Weekly Trains
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Ravenswood hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Marine Drive & Montrose every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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