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How to get fromWheeling to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Wheeling to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    1h 4m
    $4–6

  2. Line 272 bus, bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 270
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2h 10m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 24.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wheeling to Downtown Chicagocar car 24.6 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wheeling to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    35 min
    $75–90

Wheeling to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to Downtown Chicago via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 2h 10m.

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