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How to get from Elmhurst to Winnetka by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Elmhurst to Winnetka by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst to Winnetka in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 301 bus from York/Butterfield station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Winnetka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

128min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York/Butterfield
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station Winnetka
    Ride to train station
    Winnetka
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst to Winnetka

The distance between Elmhurst, Chicago and Winnetka, Chicago is approximately 33.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst to Winnetka 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 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York St & Butterfield Rd.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Bellwood

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York St & Butterfield Rd
  • York St & Lexington St
  • Butterfield Rd & Chatham Ave

Public transit stations close to Winnetka, Chicago

Winnetka is located at Winnetka, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Elm St.

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Hubbard Woods
  • Kenilworth
  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

  • Green Bay Rd & Elm St
  • Elm / Green Bay
  • Elm / Winnetka Metra Station

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Winnetka?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 301, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Winnetka 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 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elmhurst to Winnetka in Chicago?

    The 301 bus line goes from York/Butterfield station near Elmhurst to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Winnetka in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elmhurst and Winnetka in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elmhurst to get to Winnetka in Chicago?

    Get on the 301 bus from the York/Butterfield stop near Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elmhurst and Winnetka in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station station, which is closest to Winnetka in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Elmhurst to Winnetka?

    The ride from Elmhurst to Winnetka costs $7.50.