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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Braidwood by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the taxi from Joliet to Braidwoodtaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $76–97
  2. Drive  60.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Braidwoodcar car 60.6 mi
    1h 15m
    $10–15
  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Braidwoodtaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    $89–115

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Braidwood. However, you can take the train to Joliet then take the taxi to Braidwood. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Plainfield Park-N-Ride then take the taxi to Braidwood.

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