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How to get fromNorth Chicago to O'Hareby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from North Chicago to O'Hare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    2h 1m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 30.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Chicago to O'Harecar car 30.8 mi
    36 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 213 bus, line 290 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrancebus bus 290
    2h 59m
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from North Chicago to O'Haretaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    36 min
    $90–110

  5. Train, line 81 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Ravenswoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lawrence & Ravenswood to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 81
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwynbus bus 81W
    2h 16m
    $8–9

North Chicago to O'Hare by train and subway

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between North Chicago, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from North Chicago to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from North Chicago to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrance via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 59m.

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