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How to get fromWauconda to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Wauconda to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 31m
    $33–40

  2. Drive 38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wauconda to Chicago Union Stationcar car 38.8 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 47m
    $37–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wauconda to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    56 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Wauconda, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wauconda to Chicago Union Station via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 47m.

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