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How to get fromChicago to Algonquinby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to CarytrainUp-Nw
    1h 22m
    $19–27
  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Algonquincar42.1 mi
    51 min
    $8–12
  3. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus605
    2h 42m
    $30–40
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Algonquintaxi42.1 mi
    51 min
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Cary hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Algonquin via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 42m.

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