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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Skokieby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Skokie by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train train Up-N
    35 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Oakton & Crawfordbus bus 97
    1h 37m
    $2–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Irving Park & Keystone Terminal to Skokie Blvd & Madisonbus bus 54A
    1h 50m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Skokietaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    20 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 13.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Skokiecar car 13.5 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  6. Line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 22
    2h 16m
    $4–6

Downtown Chicago to Skokie by foot and train

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Main St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Chicago to Oakton & Crawford via State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 37m.

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