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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hegewisch station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 421 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

151min$8.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 421
421
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Hegewisch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hegewisch
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Northfield Plaza (560/570 Frontage Rd)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loyola Academy
    ID 24267
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, PURPLE LINE and 422

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hegewisch station to Millennium Station 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 Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

162min$8.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Hegewisch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hegewisch
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loyola Academy
    ID 24267
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmette to Wilmette

The distance between Wilmette, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 40.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette to Wilmette by Chicago 'L', 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

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

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Kenilworth
  • Indian Hill
  • Winnetka

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

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

Public transit stations close to Wilmette, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Golf
  • Winnetka
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Forest Ave
  • Laramie Ave & Walnut Ave
  • Laramie Ave & Elmwood Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, PURPLE LINE and 422

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hegewisch station to Millennium Station 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 Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

162min$8.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Hegewisch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hegewisch
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loyola Academy
    ID 24267
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 421.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 422.

  • Is there a direct train between Wilmette and Wilmette in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Hegewisch station near Wilmette to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Wilmette station near Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wilmette and Wilmette in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Hegewisch station near Wilmette in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Wilmette stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Wilmette to Wilmette costs $8.80.

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