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How to get fromEast Chicago to Chicago Union Stationby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Chicago to Chicago Union Station by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train via Hammond Gateway

    best
    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to Hammond Gatewaytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    1h 2m
    $21–25

  2. Drive 21.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Chicago to Chicago Union Stationcar car 21.5 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to Madison & Clintonbus bus J14
    1h 17m
    $35–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    31 min
    $60–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    1h 7m
    $34–40

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to East Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    1h 11m
    $31–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Chicago to Chicago Union Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between East Chicago, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from East Chicago to Van Buren St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 42 min.

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