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

From Cortland to Wilmette by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines 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, then the UP-N train and finally take the 422 bus from Wilmette Metra Station station to Lake / Edens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

228min$17.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmette
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmette Metra Station
    ID 1078
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    12 min
  • 12
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cortland to Wilmette by , bus and train

To get from Cortland to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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, then the and finally take the 422 bus from Harlem/Glenview station to Lake / Edens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
HIAWATHA SERVICEUP-W
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - HIAWATHA SERVICEUP-W
    Wait for
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee Intermodal Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Glenview
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 11
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    East
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    23 min
  • 13
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Wilmette

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 76.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Wilmette 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 Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Winnetka
  • Hubbard Woods
  • Indian Hill

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave
  • Loyola Academy
  • Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Related Routes

From Cortland to Wilmette by , bus and train

To get from Cortland to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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, then the and finally take the 422 bus from Harlem/Glenview station to Lake / Edens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
HIAWATHA SERVICEUP-W
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - HIAWATHA SERVICEUP-W
    Wait for
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee Intermodal Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Glenview
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 11
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    East
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    23 min
  • 13
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 422.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Wilmette?

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line HIAWATHA SERVICE, Bus line 422.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Wilmette 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 one bus line and 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Wilmette in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Wilmette?

    The ride from Cortland to Wilmette costs $17.00.

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