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How to get fromLombard to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    1h 1m
    $4–6

  2. Line 313 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 313
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Desplainesbus bus 126
    2h 2m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 20.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lombard to Downtown Chicagocar car 20.6 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lombard to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    28 min
    $50–65

Lombard to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Lombard to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Downtown Chicago via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, and Jackson & Desplaines in around 2h 2m.

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