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How to get fromCortland to Chicagoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    1h 48m
    $51–61

  2. Drive 56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cortland to Chicagocar car 56.8 mi
    1h 20m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi, bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cortland to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 40m
    $101–123

  4. Line 12 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pleasant St at North 10th St EB - Stop #667 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2h 35m
    $22–34

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  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

Metra operates a train from Elburn to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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