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How to get fromHighwood to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Highwood to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    59 min
    $4–6

  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 & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    2h 39m
    $8–11

  3. Drive 28.2 mi

    1. Drive from Highwood to Chicagocar car 28.2 mi
    34 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highwood to Chicagotaxi taxi 28.2 mi
    34 min
    $75–95

Highwood to Chicago by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Highwood, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Highwood to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Highwood to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 39m.

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