How to get from Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train?

From Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train

To get from Chicago to Wood Dale in Wood Dale, take the 151 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

66min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Wood Dale
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wood Dale
    Walk to
    Wood Dale
    Irving Park Road
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train via 22, 60 and MD-W

To get from Chicago to Wood Dale in Wood Dale, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 22 bus from Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Dearborn & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Wood Dale
Leaves from Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 1877
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wood Dale
    Walk to
    Wood Dale
    Irving Park Road
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Wood Dale

The distance between Chicago, Wood Dale and Wood Dale, Wood Dale is approximately 20.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wood Dale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Wood Dale and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue
  • Lasalle/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

Public transit stations close to Wood Dale, Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Irving Park Road, Wood Dale and the nearest public transit station is Wood Dale.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Wood Dale
  • Itasca
  • Bensenville

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train via 22, 60 and MD-W

To get from Chicago to Wood Dale in Wood Dale, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 22 bus from Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Dearborn & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Wood Dale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Wood Dale
Leaves from Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 1877
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wood Dale
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wood Dale
    Walk to
    Wood Dale
    Irving Park Road
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Wood Dale?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Wood Dale?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 60, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Wood Dale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Wood Dale?

    The 151 bus line goes from Adams & State (West) station near Chicago in Chicago to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Wood Dale in Wood Dale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Wood Dale by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Wood Dale in Wood Dale by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Wood Dale?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Adams & State (West) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Wood Dale?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) station, which is closest to Wood Dale in Wood Dale.

  • When is the first train from Chicago to Wood Dale?

    The first train from Chicago in Chicago to Wood Dale in Wood Dale is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago to Wood Dale?

    The ride from Chicago to Wood Dale costs $7.75.

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