There are 4 ways to get from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train via Chicago
best- Take the taxi from Starved Rock State Park to Mendota Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
4h 38m$121–169Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquincar 79.7 mi
1h 56m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
7h 13m$76–109Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Starved Rock State Park to Mendota Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
4h 44m$121–169
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Starved Rock State Park and Algonquin is 153 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin without a car is to taxi and train via Chicago which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin.
There are 114+ hotels available in Algonquin.
What companies run services between Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin. However, you can take the taxi to Mendota Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Cary, then take the taxi to Algonquin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Starved Rock State Park to Algonquin via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
Gregg - zTrip Taxi Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 833-829-4770
- Website
- greggthetaxiguy.com
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