What is the cheapest way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between South Shore and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jeffery & 71st Street and arriving at Madison & Clinton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between South Shore and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bryn Mawr and arriving at Van Buren St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between South Shore and Chicago Union Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

How do I travel from South Shore to Chicago Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

The bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Clinton takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Shore to Chicago Union Station bus from?

South Shore to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jeffery & 71st Street station.

Where do I catch the South Shore to Chicago Union Station train from?

South Shore to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Bryn Mawr station.

Train or bus from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 42 min.

Where does the South Shore to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

South Shore to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Madison & Clinton station.

Where does the South Shore to Chicago Union Station train arrive?

South Shore to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.

Can I drive from South Shore to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shore to Chicago Union Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from South Shore to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

South Shore to Chicago Union Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shore to Chicago Union Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Clintonbus J14
35 min
$3
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Shore to Chicago Union Stationcar 9.8 mi
16 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Bryn Mawr to Van Buren St.train Me
42 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Shore to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 9.8 mi
16 min
$27–35
Bus via Madison & LaSalle
1. Take the bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & LaSallebus J14
37 min
$3

South Shore to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between South Shore, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Clinton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Bryn Mawr to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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