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How to get fromSaint Charles to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Charles to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    1h 34m
    $17–22

  2. Drive 36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Downtown Chicagocar car 36.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2h 27m
    $43–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saint Charles to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    52 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Geneva to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Downtown Chicago via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 2h 27m.

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