How to get from Oak Park to Winnetka by bus?

From Oak Park to Winnetka by bus

To get from Oak Park to Winnetka in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) station to Nagle & Northwest Hwy (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 423 bus from Harlem / Devon station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Winnetka on the Moovit app.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - 68
68
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Winnetka
Leaves from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
    ID 11723
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nagle & Northwest Hwy (North)
    ID 16034
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy & Nagle (Nw)
    ID 17316
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Summit & Prospect (Nw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy & Devon (Nw)
    ID 9903
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem / Devon
    ID 777
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1354
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oak Park to Winnetka by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oak Park to Winnetka in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Winnetka on the Moovit app.

113min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1305
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Winnetka

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Winnetka, Chicago is approximately 22.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Winnetka by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Oak Park to Winnetka

To check the bus schedule from Oak Park to Winnetka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oak Park) and destination (Winnetka), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Oak Park to Winnetka by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oak Park to Winnetka in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Winnetka on the Moovit app.

113min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1305
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Winnetka?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 68, Bus line 423.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park to Winnetka?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 423.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oak Park and Winnetka in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park to Winnetka in Chicago?

    The 86 bus line goes from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) station near Oak Park to Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station near Winnetka in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park to Winnetka in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Winnetka in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) stop near Oak Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) stop, which is closest to Winnetka in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oak Park to Winnetka?

    The ride from Oak Park to Winnetka costs $2.25.

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