There are 4 ways to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
1h 25m$5–7Line 213 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
3h 6m$9–11Drive 34.9 mi
- Drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicagocar 34.9 mi
44 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicagotaxi 34.9 mi
44 min$90–120
Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Great Lakes (Station) station to Downtown Chicago. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Great Lakes and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Great Lakes (Station) and Downtown Chicago is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Great Lakes station.
The best way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA and Downtown 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 Harrison & Jefferson via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago is 35 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Downtown Chicago.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Downtown Chicago.