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

From Cortland to Wheeling by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Wheeling 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $16.75.

461min$16.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Wheeling
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
    #48| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #107| Buffalo Grove
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling
    Walk to
    Wheeling
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Wheeling

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Wheeling, Chicago is approximately 87.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 461 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Wheeling by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 461 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Train line NCS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Wheeling 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 Wheeling in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Wheeling in Chicago by bus and train is about 7 hr 41 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cortland to Wheeling costs $16.75.

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