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How to get fromAlgonquin to Chicagoby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 24m
    $21–25

  2. Drive 42.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Chicagocar car 42.5 mi
    52 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus bus 56
    2h 16m
    $31–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicagotaxi taxi 42.5 mi
    52 min
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Cary to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 16m.

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