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How to get fromChicago to Yerkes Observatoryby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Yerkes Observatory by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2h 11m
    $47–64

  2. Drive 78.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Yerkes Observatorycar car 78.5 mi
    1h 49m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the taxi from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Yerkes Observatorytaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $105–152

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  • Distance: 76 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Yerkes Observatory, WI, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Harvard every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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