What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Blue Island?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Blue Island is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Blue Island?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Blue Island is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Vermont St & Western Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Blue Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from LaSalle Street and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Chicago to Blue Island?

The distance between Chicago and Blue Island is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Blue Island without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Blue Island without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Blue Island?

The train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermont takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Blue Island bus from?

Chicago to Blue Island bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Blue Island train from?

Chicago to Blue Island train services, operated by Metra, depart from LaSalle Street station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Blue Island?

The best way to get from Chicago to Blue Island is to train which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 29 bus and line 359 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Chicago to Blue Island bus arrive?

Chicago to Blue Island bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 95th Red Line Station.

Where does the Chicago to Blue Island train arrive?

Chicago to Blue Island train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Blue Island-Vermont station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Blue Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Blue Island is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chicago to Blue Island.

Where can I stay near Blue Island?

There are 150+ hotels available in Blue Island.

Chicago to Blue Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 29 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain Ri
46 min
$4–5
Line 29 bus, line 359 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 95th Red Line Stationbus 29
2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to Vermont St & Western Avebus 359
1h 54m
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Blue Islandtaxi 16.1 mi
24 min
$40–55
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Blue Islandcar 16.1 mi
24 min
$3–5

Chicago to Blue Island by train

217Weekly Trains

46 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermont hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Vermont St & Western Ave via 95th Red Line Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O in around 1h 54m.

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