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How to get fromGreat Lakes (Station) to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 13m
    $5–7

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Jacksonbus bus 147
    2h 52m
    $9–11

  3. Drive  35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Chicagocar car 35.7 mi
    45 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Lakes (Station) to Chicagotaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    45 min
    $95–120

Great Lakes (Station) to Chicago by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great Lakes to Michigan & Jackson via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 52m.

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