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

From Chicago to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Wilmette in Wilmette, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station to Central-Purple station. Next, take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Central Street & Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

85min$2.50

201

Leaves from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
220 yd • 3 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PURPLE LINE
Linden
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Central-Purple
51 min
4
Walk to bus station
Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
ID 12640
30 yd • 1 min
5
201
Wait for bus
201
Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
6
Ride to bus station
Central Street & Prospect
ID 12643
9 min
7
Walk to
Wilmette
0.61 mi • 13 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago to Wilmette by bus and train

To get from Chicago to Wilmette in Wilmette, take the J14 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Wilmette station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

74min$6.00

J14

UP-N

Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
ID 14485
320 yd • 4 min
2
J14
Wait for bus
J14
Washington & Jefferson (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Madison & Clinton (West)
ID 455
14 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
60 yd • 1 min
5
UP-N
Wait for train
UP-N
#315| Waukegan
6
Ride to train station
Wilmette
32 min
7
Walk to
Wilmette
0.92 mi • 19 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Chicago to Wilmette

The distance between Chicago, Wilmette and Wilmette, Wilmette is approximately 17.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wilmette – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Wilmette and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

Jackson (Red)
Jackson-Blue
Lasalle/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

Public transit stations close to Wilmette, Wilmette

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Wilmette and the nearest public transit station is Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Wilmette:

Linden

Train stations close to Wilmette:

Kenilworth
Indian Hill
Wilmette

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
Lake Ridge
Wilmette Ave & 17th St

From Chicago to Wilmette by bus and train

74min$6.00

J14

UP-N

Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
ID 14485
320 yd • 4 min
2
J14
Wait for bus
J14
Washington & Jefferson (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Madison & Clinton (West)
ID 455
14 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
60 yd • 1 min
5
UP-N
Wait for train
UP-N
#315| Waukegan
6
Ride to train station
Wilmette
32 min
7
Walk to
Wilmette
0.92 mi • 19 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Wilmette?
The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 201.
What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Wilmette?
The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line UP-N.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago and Wilmette?
No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago to Wilmette?
The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station near Chicago in Chicago to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Linden station near Wilmette in Wilmette.
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Wilmette in Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago to get to Wilmette?
Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station near Chicago in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago and Wilmette?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Wilmette.
When is the first train from Chicago to Wilmette?
The first train from Chicago in Chicago to Wilmette in Wilmette is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:35 PM.
How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Wilmette?
The ride from Chicago to Wilmette costs $2.50.

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From Chicago to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus

From Chicago to Wilmette by bus and train

From Chicago to Wilmette by bus and train

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