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How to get fromSkokie to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    40 min
    $3–5

  2. Bus, line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 36m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Skokie Blvd & Madison to Irving Park & Keystone Terminalbus bus 54A
    2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 6m
    $4–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skokie to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  5. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Skokie to Downtown Chicagocar car 13.2 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  6. Line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Harrisonbus bus 22
    2h 2m
    $5–6

Skokie to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

Metra operates a train from Main St. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakton & Crawford to Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 36m.

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