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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Glenwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MEME
Walk to Glenwood
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    100 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
    Washington/Wabash
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #113| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenwood
    Walk to
    Glenwood
    2.16 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Glenwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Glenwood
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #308| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenwood
    Walk to
    Glenwood
    2.48 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmette to Glenwood

The distance between Wilmette, Chicago and Glenwood, Chicago is approximately 45.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmette to Glenwood 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:

  • Indian Hill
  • Glenview
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

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

Public transit stations close to Glenwood, Chicago

Glenwood is located at Glenwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Halsted St & Elder Rd.

Train stations close to Glenwood:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Flossmoor
  • Homewood

Bus stations close to Glenwood:

  • Halsted St & Elder Rd
  • Halsted St & 183rd St
  • Halsted St & Strieff Ln

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Wilmette to Glenwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Glenwood
Leaves from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
    ID 984
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #308| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenwood
    Walk to
    Glenwood
    2.48 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave station near Wilmette to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Glenwood station near Glenwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wilmette and Glenwood in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave stop near Wilmette in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glenwood station, which is closest to Glenwood in Chicago.

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