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How to get fromIllinois Beach State Park to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois Beach State Park to Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 20m
    $5–8

  2. Train, line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the train from Zion to Highland Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    3h 10m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 45.6 mi

    1. Drive from Illinois Beach State Park to Chicagocar car 45.6 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Illinois Beach State Park to Chicagotaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–150

Illinois Beach State Park to Chicago by foot and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Illinois Beach State Park, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Zion to Chicago OTC every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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