How to get from Skokie to Willis Tower by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Skokie to Willis Tower in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Main St station to Crawford Ave & Dempster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

72min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Crawford Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Main St
    ID 684
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21471
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #304| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Skokie to Willis Tower in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

93min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 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 Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Willis Tower

The distance between Skokie, Chicago and Willis Tower, Chicago is approximately 16.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie to Willis Tower 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 Main Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North)
  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Keystone Ave

Public transit stations close to Willis Tower, Chicago

Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Franklin & Adams (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Quincy
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Franklin & Adams (North)
  • Adams & S. Wacker (West)
  • Wacker (Upper) & Adams (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Skokie to Willis Tower in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

93min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 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 Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skokie to Willis Tower?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skokie to Willis Tower?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Willis Tower?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie to Willis Tower?

    The 215 bus line goes from Crawford Ave & Main St station near Skokie in Skokie to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station near Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skokie to Willis Tower by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skokie in Skokie and Willis Tower in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skokie to get to Willis Tower?

    Get on the 215 bus from the Crawford Ave & Main St stop near Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skokie and Willis Tower?

    Get off the bus at the Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station, which is closest to Willis Tower in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Skokie to Willis Tower costs $6.05.

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