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How to get fromPrairie View to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Prairie View to Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Prairie View to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    1h 6m
    $5–7

  2. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Olde Half Day Rd to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 16m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 30.1 mi

    1. Drive from Prairie View to Chicagocar car 30.1 mi
    43 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prairie View to Chicagotaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    43 min
    $80–100

Prairie View to Chicago by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Prairie View, Lake County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Prairie View to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Olde Half Day Rd to Washington & Canal via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 16m.

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