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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to La Grange, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (18m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Metra.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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381 Carl Sandburg | 7:40 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0h18 | 7:58 AM LaGrange Road Station, La Grange, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
383 Illinois Zephyr | 5:55 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0h18 | 6:13 PM LaGrange Road Station, La Grange, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL
Trains from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 7:40 AM |
Last train 5:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metra from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL trainsAmtrak, Metra trains will get you between Chicago, IL and La Grange, IL from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Grange, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to La Grange, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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