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How to get from Winnetka to Winnetka by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Winnetka to Winnetka in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HIAWATHA SERVICE train and finally take the 423 bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Bus - 423
423
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Winnetka
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
    ID 24436
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1354
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Winnetka to Winnetka in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Winnetka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Winnetka
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Winnetka
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Winnetka
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Winnetka to Winnetka

The distance between Winnetka, Chicago and Winnetka, Chicago is approximately 76.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Winnetka to Winnetka by 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 Winnetka

Winnetka is located at Winnetka, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elm / Winnetka Metra Station.

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Winnetka
  • Indian Hill
  • Hubbard Woods

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

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

Public transit stations close to Winnetka, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Winnetka
  • Indian Hill
  • Hubbard Woods

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

  • Green Bay Rd & Cherry St
  • Green Bay Rd & Oak St
  • Elm / Maple

By train

To get from Winnetka to Winnetka in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Winnetka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Winnetka
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Winnetka
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Winnetka
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line HIAWATHA SERVICE, Bus line 423.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Winnetka and Winnetka in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Winnetka to Winnetka in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Winnetka to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station near Winnetka in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Winnetka and Winnetka in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Winnetka in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Elm / Winnetka Metra Station stop, which is closest to Winnetka in Chicago.

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