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How to get fromWater Tower Place to Palatineby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 157 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe to Madison & Canalbus bus 157
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    1h 45m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 26.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Water Tower Place to Palatinecar car 26.7 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 147 bus, line 290 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Park Ridge Metrabus bus 290
    3. Take the train from Park Ridge to Palatinetrain train
    2h 38m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Water Tower Place to Palatinetaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

Water Tower Place to Palatine by foot, bus, and train

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Water Tower Place, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Water Tower Place to Palatine. However, you can walk to Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe, take the line 157 bus to Madison & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Water Tower Place to Palatine via Michigan & Chestnut, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, Park Ridge Metra, and Park Ridge in around 2h 38m.

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