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How to get fromO'Hare to North Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clybourn to North Chicagotrain train Up-N
    2h 34m
    $8–12

  2. Line 290 bus, line 213 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    3h 10m
    $6–10

  3. Drive  30.8 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to North Chicagocar car 30.8 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to North Chicagotaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    37 min
    $90–110

  5. Line 81 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Lawrence & Ravenswoodbus bus 81
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to North Chicagotrain train Up-N
    2h 34m
    $6–8

O'Hare to North Chicago by subway and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

Metra operates a train from Clybourn to North Chicago hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumberland CTA Station to North Chicago via Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 3h 10m.

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