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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain train Md-N
    1h
    $16–20

  2. Subway, bus, line 272 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Jefferson Parksubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 270
    3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Lnbus bus 272
    1h 58m
    $4–9

  3. Drive 26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Riverwoodscar car 26.5 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Riverwoodstaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    38 min
    $80–95

  5. Line 56 bus, line 272 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Wabash to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Lnbus bus 272
    2h 32m
    $4–6

Chicago to Riverwoods by subway and bus

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Wabash to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Golf Mill Station in around 2h 32m.

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