There are 4 ways to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain Md-N
1h 53m$6–11Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Water Tower Place to Deerfieldcar 25.1 mi
35 min$5–7Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
3h 26m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Water Tower Place to Deerfieldtaxi 25.1 mi
35 min$75–90
Water Tower Place to Deerfield by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Water Tower Place to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Chestnut and arriving at Deerfield Metra via Howard CTA Station and Highland Park Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Water Tower Place to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago-Red and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Water Tower Place and Deerfield is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.
The best way to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield, including transfers.
Water Tower Place to Deerfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & Chestnut station.
Water Tower Place to Deerfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Water Tower Place to Deerfield is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Water Tower Place, IL, USA and Deerfield, 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 vehicle from Water Tower Place to Deerfield Metra via Michigan & Chestnut, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Highland Park Metra Station in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Water Tower Place to Deerfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.
Water Tower Place to Deerfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Deerfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Water Tower Place to Deerfield is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Water Tower Place to Deerfield.
There are 308+ hotels available in Deerfield.













