How to get from Wilson to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Wilson to Terminal 1 in Chicago, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

52min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)
    ID 4941
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via RED LINE, 77 and BLUE LINE

To get from Wilson to Terminal 1 in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont-Blue station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

73min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 77
77
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Wilson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
    ID 17380
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) (West)
    ID 7947
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilson to Terminal 1

The distance between Wilson, Chicago and Terminal 1, Chicago is approximately 14.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilson to Terminal 1 by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wilson

Wilson is located at Wilson, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Wilson:

  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Damen (Brown)
  • Sheridan

Train stations close to Wilson:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Wilson:

  • Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
  • Sheridan & Sunnyside (South)
  • Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

Public transit stations close to Terminal 1, Chicago

Terminal 1 is located at Departures Terminal 1, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is O'Hare.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare

Train stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Schiller Park
  • Bensenville

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
  • Terminal 2 Lower Level
  • Terminal 2 Vestibule 2d Upper Level

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via RED LINE, 77 and BLUE LINE

To get from Wilson to Terminal 1 in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont-Blue station to O'Hare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

73min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 77
77
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Wilson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
    ID 17380
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) (West)
    ID 7947
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont-Blue
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Departures Terminal 1
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilson to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wilson to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 77, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wilson and Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wilson to Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    The 81 bus line goes from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station near Wilson to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Terminal 1 station near Terminal 1 in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilson to Terminal 1 in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Wilson and Terminal 1 in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wilson to get to Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) stop near Wilson in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wilson and Terminal 1 in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal 1 station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Wilson to Terminal 1?

    The ride from Wilson to Terminal 1 costs $2.25.

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