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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 17m
    $32–39

  2. Drive 34.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to Chicagocar car 34.6 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 38m
    $29–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Chicagotaxi taxi 34.6 mi
    52 min
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Fairfield, Lake County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Barrington to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairfield to Washington & Franklin via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 38m.

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