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How to get fromRiverside to Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    28 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive  10.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Chicagocar car 10.9 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrisonbus bus 62
    1h 17m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Chicagotaxi taxi 10.9 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

Riverside to Chicago by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Riverside, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrison every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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