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Compare train and bus for Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.29. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:10 PM0h50Homewood, IL7:00 PMChicago, IL$71One-way0 transfers
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- 6:10 PM0h50Homewood, IL7:00 PMChicago, IL$71One-way0 transfers
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- 6:10 PM0h50Homewood, IL7:00 PMChicago, IL$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Homewood, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Homewood, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Homewood Amtrak Station, Homewood, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Pace Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metra to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metra.
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