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How to get fromLake Zurich to Chicago Loopby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Chicago Loop by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 13m
    $23–28
  2. Drive 33.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Chicago Loopcar car 33.2 mi
    49 min
    $7–9
  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Lasallebus bus 56
    2h 44m
    $37–45
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Chicago Looptaxi taxi 33.2 mi
    49 min
    $95–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Barrington to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Washington & Lasalle via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 44m.

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