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How to get from Chicago to Mettawa by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Mettawa in Mettawa, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to 701 N Milwaukee Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

175min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Mettawa
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    701 N Milwaukee Ave
    ID 18013
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mettawa
    Walk to
    Mettawa
    North Saint Marys Road
    1.62 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Mettawa

The distance between Chicago, Mettawa and Mettawa, Mettawa is approximately 39.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Mettawa by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mettawa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Mettawa and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Oakley (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Oakley (West)
  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)

Public transit stations close to Mettawa, Mettawa

Mettawa is located at North Saint Marys Road, Mettawa and the nearest public transit station is Lake Forest.

Train stations close to Mettawa:

  • Lake Forest
  • Prairie View
  • Vernon Hills

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 272.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago and Mettawa?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago to Mettawa?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Chicago in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Mettawa station near Mettawa in Mettawa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Mettawa by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Mettawa in Mettawa by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago to get to Mettawa?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago and Mettawa?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Mettawa stop, which is closest to Mettawa in Mettawa.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Mettawa?

    The ride from Chicago to Mettawa costs $2.80.

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