How to get from Cortland to Skokie by bus and train?

From Cortland to Skokie by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Central St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

242min$15.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Skokie
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central St.
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skokie
    Walk to
    Skokie
    2.08 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Skokie

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 74.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Skokie 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 Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Rd & Kostner Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Rd & Kostner Ave
  • Golf Lowell
  • Golf Rd & Springfield Ave

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Skokie?

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Skokie in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Skokie in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Skokie in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Skokie in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Skokie in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Skokie in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station, which is closest to Skokie in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cortland to Skokie?

    The ride from Cortland to Skokie costs $15.00.