ChicaGo Dash is an express bus service between

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. The distance between the City of Valparaiso and Downtown Chicago is about 54 miles. It is jointly run by the city of Valparaiso and the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, with substantial financial support from the

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. It was launched on October 6, 2008.

History and Current Operations

ChicaGo Dash travels between Valparaiso's Village Station and Downtown

. There are currently three stops in Chicago: Michigan/Randolph near

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, at the

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intersection, and in front of 333 S. Franklin St. There is currently one stop in Valparaiso at 58 S. Campbell Street. The service is rush hour only – it makes four trips from Valpa