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

By bus and train

To get from Skokie to Hinsdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Clarendon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

162min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Hinsdale
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    1.13 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #616| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hinsdale
    Walk to
    Hinsdale
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 250, MD-N and BNSF

To get from Skokie to Hinsdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station to Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Clarendon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

152min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Hinsdale
Leaves from Dempster St & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Keeler Ave
    ID 21534
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Grove
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hinsdale
    Walk to
    Hinsdale
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Hinsdale

The distance between Skokie, Chicago and Hinsdale, Chicago is approximately 45.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie to Hinsdale 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

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Wilmette
  • Central St.
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler Ave

Public transit stations close to Hinsdale, Chicago

Hinsdale is located at Hinsdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is West Hinsdale.

Train stations close to Hinsdale:

  • West Hinsdale
  • Clarendon Hills
  • Hinsdale

Alternative route by bus and train via 250, MD-N and BNSF

To get from Skokie to Hinsdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station to Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Clarendon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

152min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Hinsdale
Leaves from Dempster St & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Keeler Ave
    ID 21534
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Grove
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hinsdale
    Walk to
    Hinsdale
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line MD-N, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station near Skokie to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hinsdale station near Hinsdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Skokie and Hinsdale in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dempster St & Crawford Ave stop near Skokie in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hinsdale station, which is closest to Hinsdale in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Skokie to Hinsdale costs $13.00.

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