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How to get fromForest Park to Six Flags Great Americaby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Park to Six Flags Great America by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, line 572 bus

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    1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    3h 40m
    $7–10

  2. Line 90 bus, line 423 bus, train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Blvd & Harlem to Higgins & Harlembus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Harlem CTA Station to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    3. Take the train from Winnetka to Waukegantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    4h 57m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 38.6 mi

    1. Drive from Forest Park to Six Flags Great Americacar car 38.6 mi
    48 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Park to Six Flags Great Americataxi taxi 38.6 mi
    48 min
    $100–130

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to Jefferson Parksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    4h 36m
    $12–18

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Forest Park to Six Flags Great America. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, take the train to Waukegan, walk to Waukegan Metra Station, take the line 572 bus to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr, then walk to Six Flags Great America. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Blvd & Harlem to Six Flags Great America via Higgins & Harlem, Harlem CTA Station, Elm / Green Bay, Winnetka, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 4h 57m.

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