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How to get fromDeerfield to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Deerfield to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Deerfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    1h 8m
    $4–6

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Northbrook Court to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2h 50m
    $6

  3. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from Deerfield to Downtown Chicagocar car 24.9 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Deerfield to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    34 min
    $75–90

Deerfield to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Deerfield, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Deerfield to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace to Harrison & Jefferson via Northbrook Court, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 2h 50m.

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