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

From Aurora to Skokie by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

149min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora to Skokie by bus and train via BNSF, MD-N and 208

To get from Aurora to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

143min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2111| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Skokie

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 52.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay E.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay D
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

Public transit stations close to Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Harding.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Harding
  • Golf Rd & Crawford Ave
  • Golf Rd & Springfield Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aurora to Skokie by bus and train via BNSF, MD-N and 208

To get from Aurora to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

143min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2111| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to Skokie?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and Skokie in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to Skokie in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Skokie in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Skokie in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to Skokie in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora and Skokie in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Skokie in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Aurora to Skokie?

    The ride from Aurora to Skokie costs $12.50.