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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2h 1m
    $7–9

  2. Train, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to Dearborn & Harrisonbus bus 62
    2h 59m
    $9–11

  3. Drive 41.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rockdale to Chicagocar car 41.1 mi
    58 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockdale to Chicagotaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    58 min
    $100–130

Rockdale to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Metra operates a train from Joliet to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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