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How to get fromChicago to Streamwoodby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Streamwood by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 15m
    $7–10

  2. Subway, line 554 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rdbus bus 554
    2h 48m
    $6–9

  3. Drive  34.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Streamwoodcar car 34.4 mi
    46 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Streamwoodtaxi taxi 34.4 mi
    46 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & LaSalle to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    3h 38m
    $8–12

Chicago to Streamwood by train and bus

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & LaSalle to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D in around 3h 38m.

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