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How to get fromOswego to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oswego to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    1h 36m
    $21–26

  2. Drive 42.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oswego to Downtown Chicagocar car 42.7 mi
    57 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Harrison St & Halsted Stbus bus 755
    1h 47m
    $27–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oswego to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 42.7 mi
    57 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Oswego, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Harrison St & Halsted St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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