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How to get fromNorthbrook to Glen Ellynby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Glen Ellyn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    2h 14m
    $8–11

  2. Drive  28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northbrook to Glen Ellyncar car 28.8 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 423 bus, line 90 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Harlem CTA Stationbus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Harlem & Higgins to Harlem/Lake Green Line Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3h 10m
    $12–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Glen Ellyntaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    38 min
    $95–120

Northbrook to Glen Ellyn by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Glen Ellyn via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 14m.

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