How to get from Wilmette to Addison by bus and train?

From Wilmette to Addison by bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Addison in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Wilmette may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Addison on the Moovit app.

169min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Addison
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Addison
    Walk to
    Addison
    2.09 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmette to Addison

The distance between Wilmette, Chicago and Addison, Chicago is approximately 41.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette to Addison by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Wilmette to Addison

To check the bus and train schedule from Wilmette to Addison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wilmette) and destination (Addison), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilmette to Addison?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 421, Train line UP-N, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wilmette and Addison in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wilmette to Addison in Chicago?

    The 421 bus line goes from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station near Wilmette to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station near Addison in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilmette to Addison in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Wilmette and Addison in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wilmette to get to Addison in Chicago?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave stop near Wilmette in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wilmette and Addison in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station, which is closest to Addison in Chicago.

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