There are 4 ways to get from Algonquin to Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
1h 24m$19–25Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Chicago42.5 mi
52 min$8–12Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn56
2h 16m$31–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicago42.5 mi
52 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Chicago is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Chicago is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $12.
The distance between Algonquin and Chicago is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Algonquin to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Chicago is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 16m.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Chicago is 43 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Algonquin to Chicago.
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What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Cary to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–7 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.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Taxi Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 224-489-6259
- Website
- elgintaxigreencab.com
A#1 Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847-888-3990
- Website
- a1cabdispatch.com
303 Taxi Elgin
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
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