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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2h 3m
    $7–10

  2. Train, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrisonbus bus 62
    3h 2m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 48.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elwood to Chicagocar car 48.4 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elwood to Chicagotaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 7m
    $120–150

Elwood to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

Metra operates a train from Joliet to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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