There are 4 ways to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
2h 11m$7–10Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from State & Madison to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
3h 57m$8–14Drive 39.6 mi
- Drive from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurneecar 39.6 mi
48 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurneetaxi 39.6 mi
48 min$100–130
Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from State & Madison and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Howard CTA Station and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Waukegan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) and Gurnee is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee, including transfers.
Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Madison station.
Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $8 - $15 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington Station (CTA Blue Line), IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via State & Madison, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, Highland Park, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & Madison to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.
Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) to Gurnee.
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