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

From Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Linden station. Next, take the 422 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Skokie & Lake SW Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

87min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Northbrook Court
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie & Lake SW Corner
    ID 37608
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette in Chicago, take the HIAWATHA SERVICE train from Chicago Union Station station to Glenview station. Next, take the 422 bus from Harlem/Glenview station to Skokie Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Glenview
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie Lake
    ID 1217
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 19.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette in Chicago, take the HIAWATHA SERVICE train from Chicago Union Station station to Glenview station. Next, take the 422 bus from Harlem/Glenview station to Skokie Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Glenview
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie Lake
    ID 1217
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 422.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line HIAWATHA SERVICE, Bus line 422.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Union Station and Wilmette in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Quincy station near Chicago Union Station to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Linden station near Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Wilmette in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Union Station to get to Wilmette in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Quincy station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Wilmette in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette costs $2.80.

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