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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 3m
    $17–22
  2. Drive  32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness to Chicagocar car 32.7 mi
    39 min
    $6–9
  3. Line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus bus 56
    2h 3m
    $45–57
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Inverness to Chicagotaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    39 min
    $100–130

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Metra operates a train from Palatine to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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