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How to get fromLake Zurich to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 19m
    $25–30

  2. Drive 33.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Chicago Union Stationcar car 33.1 mi
    49 min
    $6–9

  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 46m
    $39–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 33.1 mi
    49 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 37.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Barrington to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Chicago Union Station via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 46m.

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