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How to get fromFranklin Park to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Franklin Park to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Franklin Park to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    44 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 303 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 13m
    $4–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Park to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Franklin Park to Downtown Chicagocar car 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Franklin Park to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Franklin Park, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Franklin Park to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 35 min.

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