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How to get from Chicago to Deerfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the 126 bus from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

97min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West)
    ID 4725
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 151 and MD-N

To get from Chicago to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the 151 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

101min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Deerfield

The distance between Chicago, Deerfield and Deerfield, Deerfield is approximately 26.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Deerfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Deerfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue
  • Lasalle/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

Public transit stations close to Deerfield, Deerfield

Deerfield is located at Elder Lane, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace.

Train stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield
  • Lake-Cook
  • Highland Park

Bus stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace
  • Deerfield Rd & Waukegan Rd
  • Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr)

Alternative route by bus and train via 151 and MD-N

To get from Chicago to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the 151 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

101min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Deerfield?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Deerfield?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Deerfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Deerfield?

    The 126 bus line goes from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West) station near Chicago in Chicago to Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Deerfield station near Deerfield in Deerfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Deerfield by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Deerfield in Deerfield by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Deerfield?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Deerfield?

    Get off the bus at the Deerfield station, which is closest to Deerfield in Deerfield.

  • When is the last train from Chicago to Deerfield?

    The last train from Chicago in Chicago to Deerfield in Deerfield is the Milwaukee North line. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 12:52 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago to Deerfield?

    The ride from Chicago to Deerfield costs $9.00.

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