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

From Wilmette to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Crestwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: 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, then the 56 bus, then the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 383 bus from Midway Cta Station station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

158min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 56
56
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 12
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    24 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37535
    40 min
  • 16
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wilmette to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 421, PURPLE LINE, RI and 383

To get from Wilmette to Crestwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

174min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37531
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmette to Crestwood

The distance between Wilmette, Chicago and Crestwood, Chicago is approximately 40.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', 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 Wilmette

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Glenview
  • Kenilworth
  • Indian Hill

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave
  • Loyola Academy
  • Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Public transit stations close to Crestwood, Chicago

Crestwood is located at Crestwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rivercrest Center (4841 W Cal Sag Rd).

Train stations close to Crestwood:

  • Midlothian
  • Robbins
  • Worth

Bus stations close to Crestwood:

  • Rivercrest Center (4841 W Cal Sag Rd)
  • Cal Sag Rd/Rt 83 & Cicero Ave
  • Rivercrest Center (4971 W Cal Sag Rd)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wilmette to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 421, PURPLE LINE, RI and 383

To get from Wilmette to Crestwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

174min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37531
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 56, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 383.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 383.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station near Wilmette to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till East station near Crestwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wilmette and Crestwood in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the East stop, which is closest to Crestwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Wilmette to Crestwood?

    The ride from Wilmette to Crestwood costs $8.60.

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