There are 4 ways to get from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
37 min$3–5Line 68 bus, line 56 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Summit & Prospect to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus 56
1h 34m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 14.3 mi
19 min$45–55Drive 14.3 mi
- Drive from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Stationcar 14.3 mi
19 min$3–4
Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station is to line 68 bus and line 56 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Summit & Prospect and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Park Ridge Metra and Chicago Union Station is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTC takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Summit & Prospect station.
Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Park Ridge station.
The best way to get from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 68 bus and line 56 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Park Ridge Metra, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Summit & Prospect to Chicago Union Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Washington & Canal in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Summit & Prospect to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Park Ridge Metra to Chicago Union Station.
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