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 OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 24m$22–27Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Chicagocar 42.5 mi
52 min$8–12Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus 56
2h 15m$34–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicagotaxi 42.5 mi
52 min$130–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Algonquin to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and arriving at Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Algonquin to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
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 $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Algonquin to Chicago, including transfers.
Algonquin to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Algonquin to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Chicago is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $22 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 15m.
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 - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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Booking & Getting There
Algonquin to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
Algonquin to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
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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