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How to get fromJackson to Glen Ellynby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Glen Ellyn by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 9m
    $72–143

  2. Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 56m
    $39–69

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 37m
    $77–107

  4. Drive 228.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Glen Ellyncar car 228.4 mi
    3h 59m
    $42–61

  5. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    4h 11m
    $188–479

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    6h 32m
    $159–516

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    6h 47m
    $159–706

Jackson to Glen Ellyn by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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