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How to get fromIsland Lake to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Island Lake to Chicago Union Station 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 33m
    $33–40

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Island Lake to Chicago Union Stationcar car 41.8 mi
    1h
    $8–11

  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 & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 54m
    $54–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Island Lake to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    1h
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Island Lake, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Chicago Union Station via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 54m.

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