How to get from Wood Dale to Highland Park by train?

From Wood Dale to Highland Park by train

To get from Wood Dale to Highland Park in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Braeside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

137min$11.00
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
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
    Chicago Union Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Braeside
    Ride to train station
    Braeside
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Wood Dale to Highland Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Highland Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Chicago Ave & South Blvd station to Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

161min$8.30
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Highland Park
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
    Chicago Union Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Ave & South Blvd
    ID 37353
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
    ID 480
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland Park
    Walk to
    Highland Park
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Highland Park
The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Highland Park, Chicago is approximately 40.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale to Highland Park by 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 Highland Park, Chicago

Highland Park is located at Highland Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd.

Train stations close to Highland Park:

  • Braeside
  • Highland Park
  • Glencoe

Bus stations close to Highland Park:

  • Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd
  • Green Bay Rd & Skokie Ridge Dr
  • Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
Related Routes

From Wood Dale to Highland Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Highland Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Chicago Ave & South Blvd station to Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

161min$8.30
Train - MD-WMD-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Highland Park
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
    Chicago Union Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Ave & South Blvd
    ID 37353
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
    ID 480
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland Park
    Walk to
    Highland Park
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Highland Park in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Highland Park in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Wood Dale to Highland Park costs $11.00.

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