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How to get fromGlendale Heights to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    1h 28m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 25.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glendale Heights to Chicagocar car 25.2 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 715 bus, line 322 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to North Riverside Park Mallbus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from North Riverside Mall to 25th Street & Michiganbus bus 21
    2h 49m
    $6–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glendale Heights to Chicagotaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    34 min
    $65–80

Glendale Heights to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Glendale Heights, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to 25th Street & Michigan via Yorktown Center and North Riverside Mall in around 2h 49m.

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