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How to get fromElmhurst Train Station to Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst Train Station to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    40 min
    $4–5

  2. Line 309 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Dearbornbus bus 126
    1h 54m
    $6–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst Train Station to Chicagotaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    24 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst Train Station to Chicagocar car 17.7 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

Elmhurst Train Station to Chicago by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Elmhurst Train Station, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Jackson & Dearborn via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 54m.

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