There are 3 ways to get from Union to Chicago by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodstock to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 54m$40–49Drive 59.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union to Chicagocar 59.3 mi
1h 5m$11–16Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus 56
2h 20m$66–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union to Chicago is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and arriving at Washington & Franklin via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Woodstock and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Union and Chicago is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Union to Chicago, including transfers.
Union to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Union to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Woodstock station.
The best way to get from Union to Chicago is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Union, McHenry County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union to Washington & Franklin via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Union to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Union to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Chicago is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Union to Chicago.
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