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How to get fromRiverwoods to Chicagoby train, bus, subway, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverwoods to Chicago 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 Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    1h 25m
    $5–9

  3. Drive 26.6 mi

    1. Drive from Riverwoods to Chicagocar car 26.6 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverwoods to Chicagotaxi taxi 26.6 mi
    38 min
    $80–100

  5. 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 5m
    $6–7

Riverwoods to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverwoods, IL, USA and Chicago, 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 Washington & Canal via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 5m.

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