How to get from Wood Dale to Chicago by bus and train?

From Wood Dale to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Western Ave station. Next, take the 49 bus from Western & Hubbard (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

47min$6.00
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Chicago by bus and train via MD-W and X49

To get from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Western Ave station. Next, take the X49 bus from Western & Grand (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

48min$6.00
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Chicago

The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 16.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Madison (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • California-Green
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Western & Madison (South)
  • Madison & Campbell (East)
  • Jackson & Western (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Chicago by bus and train via MD-W and X49

To get from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Western Ave station. Next, take the X49 bus from Western & Grand (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

48min$6.00
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wood Dale to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wood Dale to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line X49.

  • Is there a direct train between Wood Dale and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale to Western Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western Ave station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wood Dale to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wood Dale and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Western Ave stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago?

    The last train from Wood Dale to Chicago in Chicago is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Wood Dale station at 5:42 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Wood Dale to Chicago?

    The ride from Wood Dale to Chicago costs $6.00.

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