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How to get from Evanston to Wilmette by bus?

From Evanston to Wilmette by bus

To get from Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 206 bus from Ridge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Church station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 213 bus and finally take the 421 bus from Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave station to Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

33min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 206
206
Bus - 213
213
Bus - 421
421
Leaves from Ridge & Dempster (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Dodge & Church
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Church
    ID 13135
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Church St
    ID 179
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Oak St & Green Bay Rd/Linden St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 1049
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 584
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Northfield Plaza (560/570 Frontage Rd)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    ID 1088
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Wilmette by bus via 213 and 421

To get from Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette, take the 213 bus from Davis St & Oak Ave station to Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave station. Next, take the 421 bus from Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave station to Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

39min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Bus - 421
421
Leaves from Davis St & Oak Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Oak Ave
    ID 405
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Oak St & Green Bay Rd/Linden St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 1049
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 584
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Northfield Plaza (560/570 Frontage Rd)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    ID 1088
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Wilmette

The distance between Evanston, Wilmette and Wilmette, Wilmette is approximately 4.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Wilmette by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wilmette – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Wilmette and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Dempster & Ridge

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:

  • Indian Hill
  • Kenilworth
  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
  • Lake Columbus
  • Lake Ridge

Alternative route from Evanston to Wilmette by bus via 213 and 421

To get from Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette, take the 213 bus from Davis St & Oak Ave station to Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave station. Next, take the 421 bus from Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave station to Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

39min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Bus - 421
421
Leaves from Davis St & Oak Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Oak Ave
    ID 405
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Oak St & Green Bay Rd/Linden St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 1049
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Wilmette Ave
    ID 584
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Northfield Plaza (560/570 Frontage Rd)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd
    ID 1088
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 213, Bus line 421.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 213, Bus line 421.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Wilmette?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Wilmette?

    The 206 bus line goes from Ridge & Dempster (North) station near Evanston in Evanston to Dodge & Church station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dodge & Church station near Wilmette in Wilmette.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Wilmette by bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Wilmette in Wilmette by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Wilmette?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Ridge & Dempster (North) stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Wilmette?

    Get off the bus at the Dodge & Church stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Wilmette.

  • When is the first train from Evanston to Wilmette?

    The first train from Evanston in Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 7:58 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Evanston to Wilmette?

    The last bus from Evanston in Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette is the Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Court line. It leaves the Davis St & Asbury Ave stop at 9:13 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Evanston to Wilmette?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Evanston in Evanston to Wilmette in Wilmette is Purple Line. It leaves the Dempster station at 7:15 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Wilmette?

    The ride from Evanston to Wilmette costs $2.55.