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How to get fromRiverwoods to Chicago Union Stationby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverwoods to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deerfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    1h 3m
    $15–20

  2. Line 272 bus, bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 270
    3. Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway
    1h 32m
    $5–9

  3. Drive 25.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverwoods to Chicago Union Stationcar car 25.8 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverwoods to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 25.8 mi
    37 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 234 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Johnson Dr to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2h 2m
    $6–8

  6. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2h 10m
    $6–7

Riverwoods to Chicago Union Station by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Riverwoods, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln to Chicago Union Station via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 2h 10m.

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