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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 Carytrain train Up-Nw
    1h 22m
    $23–28
  2. Drive  42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Algonquincar car 42.1 mi
    52 min
    $7–10
  3. 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 Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    2h 40m
    $32–44
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Algonquintaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    52 min
    $130–160

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Cary hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & LaSalle to Algonquin via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 40m.

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