What is the cheapest way to get from West Chicago to Harvard?

The cheapest way to get from West Chicago to Harvard is to line 801 bus and line 550 bus and bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Chicago to Harvard?

The fastest way to get from West Chicago to Harvard is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between West Chicago and Harvard?

No, there is no direct bus from West Chicago station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Geneva Metra Station and arriving at Ayer/Diggins/Division via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between West Chicago and Harvard?

No, there is no direct train from West Chicago to Harvard. However, there are services departing from West Chicago and arriving at Harvard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from West Chicago to Harvard?

The distance between West Chicago and Harvard is 94 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Chicago to Harvard without a car?

The best way to get from West Chicago to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from West Chicago to Harvard?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from West Chicago to Harvard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Chicago to Harvard bus from?

West Chicago to Harvard bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Geneva Metra Station.

Where do I catch the West Chicago to Harvard train from?

West Chicago to Harvard train services, operated by Metra, depart from West Chicago station.

Train or bus from West Chicago to Harvard?

The best way to get from West Chicago to Harvard is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and line 550 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the West Chicago to Harvard bus arrive?

West Chicago to Harvard bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where does the West Chicago to Harvard train arrive?

West Chicago to Harvard train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from West Chicago to Harvard?

Yes, the driving distance between West Chicago to Harvard is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from West Chicago to Harvard.

Where can I stay near Harvard?

There are 104+ hotels available in Harvard.

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There are 3 ways to get from West Chicago to Harvard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
3h 58m
$9–12
Line 801 bus, line 550 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 801
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
3. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Ayer/Diggins/Divisionbus 808
5h 24m
$7–12
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from West Chicago to Harvardcar 50.5 mi
1h 9m
$10–14

West Chicago to Harvard by train

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Distance: 93 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Harvard, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Harvard via Chicago OTC in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Chicago to Ayer/Diggins/Division via Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 5h 24m.

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