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How to get fromChicago to Northfieldby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Northfield by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train Up-N
    1h 31m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Northfieldcar car 20.6 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Elm Stbus bus 213
    2h 43m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Northfieldtaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    25 min
    $60–75

  5. Subway, line 423 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Lindensubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Linden CTA to Willow/Wagnerbus bus 423
    1h 50m
    $4–8

Chicago to Northfield by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Northfield, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Willow/Wagner via Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Green Bay Rd & Elm St, and Elm / Winnetka Metra Station in around 2h 43m.

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