How to get from Bolingbrook to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Bolingbrook to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 850 bus from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station to Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 422 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Edens Plaza Borders Books station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

187min$2.00
Bus - 850
850
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolingbrook
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only)
    ID 13550
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Northbrook Court
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edens Plaza Borders Books
    ID 1260
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 850, PURPLE LINE and 423

To get from Bolingbrook to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 850 bus from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station to Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Willow Rd & Lagoon Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

199min$2.00
Bus - 850
850
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolingbrook
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only)
    ID 13550
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd & Lagoon Dr
    ID 1318
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bolingbrook to Wilmette
The distance between Bolingbrook, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 52.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolingbrook to Wilmette 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 Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook is located at Bolingbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Briarcliff/Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Bolingbrook:

  • Briarcliff/Canterbury
  • Briarcliff Rd & Canterbury Ln
  • Briarcliff Rd & Lancaster Dr
Public transit stations close to Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Winnetka.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Winnetka
  • Indian Hill
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Illinois Rd & North Branch Dr
  • Illinois Rd & Laramie Ave
  • Illinois Rd & Manor Dr
Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 850, PURPLE LINE and 423

To get from Bolingbrook to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 850 bus from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station to Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Willow Rd & Lagoon Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

199min$2.00
Bus - 850
850
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolingbrook
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only)
    ID 13550
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd & Lagoon Dr
    ID 1318
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 422.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 423.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolingbrook to Wilmette in Chicago?

    The 850 bus line goes from Michigan Ave & Superior St station near Bolingbrook to Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station near Wilmette in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolingbrook to Wilmette in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Bolingbrook and Wilmette in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 850 bus from the Michigan Ave & Superior St stop near Bolingbrook in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bolingbrook and Wilmette in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Bolingbrook to Wilmette?

    The ride from Bolingbrook to Wilmette costs $2.00.

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