How to Get to Volo Auto Museum

Planning a visit to the Volo Auto Museum? We look forward to welcoming you through our doors. There's so much to see at the Volo Auto Museum, so read our guide below to learn how you can reach us.

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Train Options

You can travel to the Volo Auto museum using Metra, Chicago's commuter rail system. Metra has dozens of stations spread throughout the city and the surrounding suburbs. Take a train to the Fox Lake station to reach the Volo Auto Museum via Metra. 

When traveling from Chicago to the Volo Auto Museum using the Metra system, depart from the Chicago Union Station at 225 South Cana St. across from the Willis Tower. You'll board a Milwaukee District North (MD-N) train, which makes 20 stops between Chicago Union Station and the Fox Lake station. The train ride takes one hour and 47 minutes. You can purchase tickets online using Metra's website. Metra offers the following rates for travel from Union Station to Fox Lake on the MD-N line: 


· One way: $9.50
· Day pass: $10
· Ten-ride: $90.25
· Weekend pass: $10
· Saturdays and Sundays: $7
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After Exiting the Metra Train

The Volo Auto Museum is a 10-minute drive from the Fox Lake Station via Route 12. You can reach us using a rideshare service or by driving from the station:

· Exit Fox Lake Station by taking a right on Nippersink Road.
· Turn right on Grand Ave.
· Turn left on Route 12 East to travel South toward Chicago. 
· Exit left for North Fox Lake Road. 
· Follow North Fox Lake Road until the Volo Auto Museum at 27582 Volo Village Road. 

Rideshare Options

Several convenient rideshare options can take you from your location to the Volo Auto Museum. Common services like Uber and Lyft run through Volo, Illinois. Faires are subject to change with driver availability. 
You can also reach us using Fast Cab Company. Fast Cab vans hold up to six passengers, and rates start at $15 per ride. Fast Cab Company offers free rides for kids and 10% off for seniors. First-time customers are eligible for a 10% discount. 

To book a Fast Cab, visit their website or call 847-336-1234 to book over the phone. Rides are available around the clock. 

Driving Directions From Chicago

The Volo Auto Museum is just over 50 miles from the heart of Chicago. You can reach us by taking Interstate 94. The drive on Interstate 94 is 53 miles and takes roughly one hour and 10 minutes. This route requires tolls. Follow these directions to find us:

· Turn right onto Interstate 90 from West Ida B. Wells Drive.
· After 21 miles, exit right for Interstate 94 West toward Milwaukee.
· Follow Interstate 94 to Exit 13 for Buckley Road.
· After 4.7 miles, take a slight right for Peterson Road. 
· After 4.4 miles, turn right onto Route 60 West.
· Follow Route 60 West to West Belvidere Road and take a left. 
· Follow West Belvidere Road 1.2 miles to Volo Village Road and turn right.   
· Turn left at the signs for the Volo Auto museum. 

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