How to get fromGrand Central Station to Northbrookby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Northbrook by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain Md-N
1h 2m
$4–6
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Northbrookcar 23.1 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Station to Northbrooktaxi 23.1 mi
31 min
$70–85

Grand Central Station to Northbrook by foot and train

154Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 22 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 49 min.

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Northbrook, United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Northbrook

Ravinia Festival(Opens in a new window)

Ravinia Festival is a primarily outdoor music venue in Highland Park, Illinois. It hosts a series of outdoor concerts and performances every summer from June to September in a wide variety of musical genres from classical to pop. The first orchestra to perform at Ravinia Festival was the New York Philharmonic under Walter Damrosch on June 17, 1905, with the Chicago Tribune praising its "musical entertainment so satisfying in quality and so delightful in environment." It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) since 1936. Located in the Ravinia neighborhood, the venue operates on the grounds of the 36 acre Ravinia Park, with a variety of outdoor and indoor performing arts facilities, including the architectural prairie style Martin Theater. The Ravinia Festival attracts about 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events.

Places to stay in Northbrook

Staybridge Suites Glenview by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Sheraton Chicago Northbrook(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Residence Inn Chicago Deerfield(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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