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There are 4 ways to get from O'Hare to Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    36 min
    $2–5

  2. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 81W
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus bus 56
    1h 38m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to Chicagotaxi taxi 14.8 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive  14.8 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to Chicagocar car 14.8 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

O'Hare to Chicago by subway

Calendar1140Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.1 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Cumberland to Jackson-Blue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 38m.

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