How to get to Lake Michigan in Winnetka by Bus, Train or Chicago 'L'?

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Directions to Lake Michigan (Winnetka) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Lake Michigan

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How to get to Lake Michigan by Bus?

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How to get to Lake Michigan by Train?

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Bus stations near Lake Michigan in Winnetka

  • Elm St & Chestnut St,1 min walk,
  • Green Bay Rd & Elm St,2 min walk,

Train stations near Lake Michigan in Winnetka

  • Winnetka,4 min walk,

Bus lines to Lake Michigan in Winnetka

  • 423,Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave,
  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Lake Michigan?

    The closest stations to Lake Michigan are:

    • Elm St & Chestnut St is 27 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Green Bay Rd & Elm St is 131 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Winnetka is 267 yards away, 4 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Lake Michigan?

    These Bus lines stop near Lake Michigan: 213, 423

  • Which Train lines stop near Lake Michigan?

    These Train lines stop near Lake Michigan: UP-N

  • What’s the nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Winnetka is Winnetka. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The nearest bus stop to Lake Michigan in Winnetka is Elm St & Chestnut St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The 213 is the first Bus that goes to Lake Michigan in Winnetka. It stops nearby at 5:43 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The 213 is the last Bus that goes to Lake Michigan in Winnetka. It stops nearby at 9:36 PM.

  • What time is the first Train to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The UP-N is the first Train that goes to Lake Michigan in Winnetka. It stops nearby at 4:40 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Lake Michigan in Winnetka?

    The UP-N is the last Train that goes to Lake Michigan in Winnetka. It stops nearby at 1:10 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Lake Michigan?

    The Bus fare to Lake Michigan costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

  • How much is the Train fare to Lake Michigan?

    The Train fare to Lake Michigan costs about $4.00 - $9.50.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Lake Michigan?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Lake Michigan costs about $2.50.

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