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

By bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 421 bus from Wilmette Metra Station station to Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

179min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 421
421
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #305| Winnetka
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmette
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmette Metra Station
    ID 1078
    80 yd • 1 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
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, UP-N and 422

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 422 bus from Wilmette Metra Station station to Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

164min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2202| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmette
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmette Metra Station
    ID 1078
    80 yd • 1 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
    13 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 55.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette 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

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:

  • Glenview
  • Golf
  • Winnetka

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Forest Ave
  • Laramie Ave & Elmwood Ave
  • Illinois Rd & Manor Dr

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, UP-N and 422

To get from Wilmette to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 422 bus from Wilmette Metra Station station to Loyola Academy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

164min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2202| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmette
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmette Metra Station
    ID 1078
    80 yd • 1 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
    13 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 179 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 421.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 422.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Wilmette to #2200| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between Wilmette and Wilmette in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin 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 and bus fare from Wilmette to Wilmette?

    The ride from Wilmette to Wilmette costs $12.50.

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