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DeerfieldDeerfield, Illinois
Deerfield is a convenient stop for a meal or a hotel near Chicago's northern suburbs, not a destination: half a day for a walk downtown and a look at the Pie House (private residence, view from street only), or one night if you need a base near Lake County.
Deerfield is a small, affluent village in Lake County, about 40 km north of Chicago. Its main draw is the unusual Pie House, a trapezoidal house built to fit a narrow lot. Most travellers use it as a sleep or eat stop when visiting the northern suburbs or heading to/from Milwaukee. The downtown has a few restaurants and a Metra station for easy Chicago access.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid January–February (cold, snow)
- Airports
- ORD · MDW
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Deerfield911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Deerfield Police (non-emergency)847-945-8636
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Deerfield, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDeerfield has low reported crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 847-945-8636 Deerfield Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckORD O'Hare International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) south; 25–40 min by car, or Metra + Blue Line (check)).ORD O'Hare International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) south; 25–40 min by car, or Metra + Blue Line (check)).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner (sit-down, per person)$20–40
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or salad)$10–15
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$5–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from O'Hare to Deerfield$35–50
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (e.g., Motel 6), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (e.g., Motel 6), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (e.g., Motel 6), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ORD O'Hare International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) south; 25–40 min by car, or Metra + Blue Line (check)) · MDW Midway International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) south; 45–60 min by car (check))ORD O'Hare International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) south; 25–40 min by car, or Metra + Blue Line (check)) · MDW Midway International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) south; 45–60 min by car (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deerfield: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
9 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest. Metra Milwaukee District North line stops at Deerfield station; about 50 min to Chicago Union Station (check). PACE buses serve the area (check).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chicago
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Metra Milwaukee District North from Deerfield station, about 50 min
Union Station; walk to Loop or transfer to L.
Door to door: About 30 min
I-94 west to I-290, about 25 min by car
Woodfield Mall, Legoland Discovery Center.
Door to door: About 25 min
I-94 south, about 20 min by car
Allstate Arena, Fashion Outlets, O'Hare area.
Door to door: About 20 min
I-94 west to Arlington Heights Road, about 15 min by car
Arlington Park (check season), downtown restaurants.
Door to door: About 15 min
Lake Cook Road west, about 10 min by car
Shopping and parks.
Door to door: About 20 min
I-94 south, about 15 min by car
Riverside Casino, Rivers Edge.
Door to door: About 25 min
I-90 west, about 20 min by car
Busse Woods, restaurants.
Park Ridge
goDoor to door: About 25 min
I-94 south, about 20 min by car
Pickwick Theatre, downtown.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lake Cook Road corridor
Hotels near I-94; Courtyard, Embassy Suites, Hyatt, Marriott Suites, Residence Inn. Car needed.
Downtown Deerfield
Limited options; walkable to restaurants and Metra station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (e.g., Courtyard, Hyatt)1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Metra round trip to Chicago2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$60 |
| Trip total≈ US$332 per person per day, bed included | US$664 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $10–15 |
| Dinner (sit-down, per person) | $20–40 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $5–7 |
| Taxi from O'Hare to Deerfield | $35–50 |
| Metra one-way to Chicago | $6.00 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I-94 can be congested during rush hours (7–9 AM, 4–7 PM).
- Downtown is small; most attractions are spread out along Waukegan Road and Lake Cook Road.
- Pie House is a private residence; view from the street only.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Deerfield Police (non-emergency)
- 847-945-8636
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- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Deerfield Police (non-emergency)847-945-8636
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- O'Hare → Deerfield by taxi: $35–50, about 25 min
- Deerfield → Chicago Union Station by Metra: about $6.00, about 50 min (check)
- I-94 toll (I-Pass): about $1.50 each way (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Deerfield. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October · avoid January–February (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Pie House (viewing spot, hours), downtown restaurants, and Metra station.
- Eat pages with last orders for Carson Ribs, Cherry Pit Café, Dear Franks.
- Hotel pages with verified rates and cancellation policies.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for O'Hare and Metra.
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