What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Howard/Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Howard/Austin. However, there are services departing from State & Van Buren and arriving at Touhy Ave & Mason Ave via Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Chicago to Howard/Austin?

The distance between Chicago and Howard/Austin is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Howard/Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Howard/Austin bus from?

Chicago to Howard/Austin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.

Where does the Chicago to Howard/Austin bus arrive?

Chicago to Howard/Austin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Howard/Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Howard/Austin is 14 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Chicago to Howard/Austin.

Where can I stay near Howard/Austin?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Howard/Austin.

Chicago to Howard/Austin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Howard/Austin by train, bus, subway, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Edgebrooktrain Md-N
2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Caldwell to Touhy & Moodybus 85A
1h 18m
$7–8
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Howard/Austincar 14 mi
18 min
$3–4
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Jefferson Parksubway Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Touhy & Ioniabus 85A
1h 23m
$6–8
Line 147 bus, line 290 bus
1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147 / ...
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Touhy Ave & Mason Avebus 290
1h 57m
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Howard/Austintaxi 14 mi
18 min
$45–55

Chicago to Howard/Austin by subway, bus, and foot

263Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Howard/Austin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Howard/Austin via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, and Touhy Ave & Mason Ave in around 1h 57m.

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