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

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There are 5 ways to get from Streamwood to Downtown Chicago by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 554 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 3m
    $5–9

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2h 20m
    $7–9

  3. Drive  35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Streamwood to Downtown Chicagocar car 35.7 mi
    41 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Streamwood to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    41 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3h 9m
    $8–12

Streamwood to Downtown Chicago by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd to Downtown Chicago via Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 3h 9m.

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