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How to get fromOak Park to Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    23 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive 9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oak Park to Chicagocar car 9.1 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Franklinbus bus 126
    40 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oak Park to Chicagotaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    13 min
    $26–31

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Ridgeland to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Green Line
    29 min
    $2–5

Oak Park to Chicago by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Oak Park, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Oak Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Franklin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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