There are 4 ways to get from Island Lake to 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 Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 28m$33–40Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Island Lake to Chicagocar 42.5 mi
1h 2m$8–12Line 272 bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus 56
2h 53m$54–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Island Lake to Chicagotaxi 42.5 mi
1h 2m$130–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Island Lake to Chicago is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Island Lake to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Island Lake to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Island Lake to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Fox River Grove and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Island Lake and Chicago is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.
The best way to get from Island Lake to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Island Lake to Chicago, including transfers.
Island Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Hawthorn Mall station.
Island Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox River Grove station.
The best way to get from Island Lake to Chicago is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 56 bus, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 2h 53m.
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 & Clark/Dearborn via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Fox River Grove 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 Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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Booking & Getting There
Island Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Island Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Island Lake to Chicago is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Island Lake to Chicago.
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