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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago Union Station 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
    56 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 & Clintonbus bus 126
    1h 59m
    $6–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst University to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst University to Chicago Union Stationcar car 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

Elmhurst University to Chicago Union Station by foot and train

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Elmhurst University, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 vehicle from Elmhurst University to Jackson & Clinton via 1st St & York St, Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 59m.

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