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How to get fromThornton to Chicagoby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hazel Crest to Van Buren St.train train Me
    54 min
    $18–23

  2. Line 353 bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 501 Chicago Rd to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Zbus bus 353
    2. Take the subway from 95th to Harrisonsubway subway Red Line
    1h 13m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 22 mi

    1. Drive from Thornton to Chicagocar car 22 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thornton to Chicagotaxi taxi 22 mi
    32 min
    $55–70

  5. Line 353 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 501 Chicago Rd to 103rd St. CTA Terminalbus bus 353
    2. Take the bus from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drivebus bus J14 / ...
    1h 22m
    $5–6

Thornton to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.7 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Thornton, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Hazel Crest to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 501 Chicago Rd to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive via 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal in around 1h 22m.

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