How to travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL

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Compare train and bus for Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

The distance from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glenview Station, Glenview, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Pace Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metra to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metra.
Omio customers who travel from Glenview, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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