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How to get fromKirkland to Chicagoby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kirkland to Elburntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2h 14m
    $101–120

  2. Drive 70.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkland to Chicagocar car 70.5 mi
    1h 26m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi, bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kirkland to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 40m
    $101–123

  4. Line 12 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2h 59m
    $58–77

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 73.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkland to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Elburn then take the train to Chicago OTC. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to Jefferson Park, walk to Jefferson Park Transit Center, then take the line 56 bus to Washington & Franklin.

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