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How to get fromMettawa to Chicagoby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mettawa to Chicago by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    1h 11m
    $17–20

  2. Line 272 bus, bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & CDW Way to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 270
    3. Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    1h 40m
    $5–9

  3. Drive 33.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mettawa to Chicagocar car 33.8 mi
    43 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mettawa to Chicagotaxi taxi 33.8 mi
    43 min
    $90–110

  5. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & CDW Way to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 20m
    $6–7

Mettawa to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

Metra operates a train from Lake Forest to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & CDW Way to Washington & Canal via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 20m.

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