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How to get fromIsland Lake to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 28m
    $33–40

  2. Drive 42.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Island Lake to Chicagocar car 42.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 50m
    $54–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Island Lake to Chicagotaxi taxi 42.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Island Lake, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Island Lake to Washington & Franklin via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 50m.

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