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How to get fromMelrose Park to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Melrose Park to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Melrose Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    36 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 309 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    1h 28m
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose Park to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Melrose Park to Chicago Union Stationcar car 13.2 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 303 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Ave & Division St to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 3m
    $4–7

Melrose Park to Chicago Union Station by train and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Melrose Park, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Melrose Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to Jackson & Clinton via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 28m.

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