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How to get fromNaval Station Great Lakes to Illinoisby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Illinois by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 28m
    $5–7

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    3h 9m
    $9–11

  3. Drive 36.9 mi

    1. Drive from Naval Station Great Lakes to Chicagocar car 36.9 mi
    45 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naval Station Great Lakes to Chicagotaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    45 min
    $95–120

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Main St.train train Up-N
    2. Take the subway from Main to Harold Washington Librarysubway subway Purple Line
    1h 48m
    $6–10

Naval Station Great Lakes to Illinois by foot and train

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, USA and Illinois, USA?

Metra operates a train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Naval Station Great Lakes to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Great Lakes, Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 3h 9m.

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