There are 5 ways to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2h 19m$8–11Line 550 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Randall Rd & Acorn Ln to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2h 38m$7–10Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus 56
2h 57m$8–13Drive 44.3 mi
- Drive from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Stationcar 44.3 mi
56 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 44.3 mi
56 min$140–170
Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station is to line 550 bus and train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Randall Rd & Acorn Ln and arriving at Washington & Canal via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Lake in the Hills and Chicago Union Station is 50 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Lake in the Hills, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randall Rd & Acorn Ln to Chicago Union Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Randall Rd & Acorn Ln to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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More Questions & Answers
Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Lake in the Hills to Chicago Union Station.
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