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How to get fromNorthbrook to Water Tower Placeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Water Tower Place by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    1h 20m
    $6–10

  2. Line 422 bus, bus, line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macys to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Pearsonbus bus 147
    2h 10m
    $4–6

  3. Drive  22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Water Tower Placecar car 22.1 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Water Tower Placetaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    31 min
    $65–80

Northbrook to Water Tower Place by train, foot, and subway

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Water Tower Place via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Pearson in around 2h 10m.

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