There are 4 ways to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2h 7m$48–58Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar Grove to Chicagocar 78.5 mi
1h 24m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2h 30m$62–90Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S / ...
3h 9m$57–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar Grove to Chicago. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Poplar Grove to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Poplar Grove and Chicago is 76 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago, including transfers.
Poplar Grove to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Poplar Grove to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Harvard station.
The best way to get from Poplar Grove to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Poplar Grove, Boone County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Harvard to Chicago OTC every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar Grove to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Poplar Grove to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Grove to Chicago is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Poplar Grove to Chicago.
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