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How to get fromZion to Chicago Riverwalkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Zion to Chicago Riverwalk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 55m
    $5–8

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Hubbardbus bus 147
    3h 49m
    $10–15

  3. Drive  46 mi

    1. Drive from Zion to Chicago Riverwalkcar car 46 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zion to Chicago Riverwalktaxi taxi 46 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–150

Zion to Chicago Riverwalk by bus, train, and foot

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Zion, IL, USA and Chicago Riverwalk, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Zion to Chicago OTC every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheridan Rd & 27th St to Chicago Riverwalk via Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Waukegan, Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 3h 49m.

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