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How to get from Wilmette to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Wilmette to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Wilmette station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

77min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wilmette

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Wilmette station to Rogers Park station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Lunt (South) station to Clark & Van Buren (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

84min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wilmette

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rogers Park
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmette to Chicago

The distance between Wilmette, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 16.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette to Chicago by Chicago 'L' 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 Wilmette

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Wilmette:

  • Linden

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Wilmette
  • Central St.
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
  • Wilmette Ave & Old Glenview Rd
  • Wilmette Ave & 17th St

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Chicago:

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

By bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Wilmette station to Rogers Park station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Lunt (South) station to Clark & Van Buren (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

84min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wilmette

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rogers Park
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line BROWN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Wilmette and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wilmette to Chicago?

    The UP-N train line goes from Wilmette station near Wilmette in Wilmette to #300| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till #300| Chicago Otc station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilmette to Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Wilmette in Wilmette and Chicago in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wilmette to get to Chicago?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Wilmette station near Wilmette in Wilmette.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wilmette and Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #300| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Wilmette to Chicago?

    The first train from Wilmette in Wilmette to Chicago in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Wilmette station at 11:49 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Wilmette to Chicago?

    The ride from Wilmette to Chicago costs $6.25.

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