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How to get to Wilmette Metra by bus?

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Bus stations near Wilmette Metra

  • Green Bay Rd & Washington Ave,2 min walk,
  • Central Ave & Green Bay Rd,2 min walk,

Train stations near Wilmette Metra

  • Central St.,4 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Wilmette Metra

  • Linden,20 min walk,

Bus lines to Wilmette Metra

  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
  • 422,Glenview / Waukegan ( Layover ),
  • 421,Northfield Plaza (560/570 Frontage Rd),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Wilmette Metra?

    The closest stations to Wilmette Metra are:

    • Green Bay Rd & Washington Ave is 97 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Central Ave & Green Bay Rd is 115 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Central St. is 320 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Linden is 1662 yards away, 20 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Wilmette Metra?

    These bus lines stop near Wilmette Metra: 213, 422.

  • Which train line stops near Wilmette Metra?

    UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Wilmette Metra?

    PURPLE LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Wilmette Metra?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Wilmette Metra is Linden. It’s a 20 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Wilmette Metra?

    The nearest train station to Wilmette Metra is Central St.. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Wilmette Metra?

    The nearest bus stops to Wilmette Metra are Green Bay Rd & Washington Ave and Central Ave & Green Bay Rd. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Wilmette Metra?

    The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 4:40 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Wilmette Metra?

    The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 1:27 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Wilmette Metra?

    The UP-N is the first train that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 4:45 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Wilmette Metra?

    The UP-N is the last train that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 1:08 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Wilmette Metra?

    The 213 is the first bus that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 5:34 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Wilmette Metra?

    The 213 is the last bus that goes to Wilmette Metra. It stops nearby at 9:44 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Wilmette Metra?

    The bus fare to Wilmette Metra costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to Wilmette Metra?

    The train fare to Wilmette Metra costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

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Public Transportation to Wilmette Metra

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Location: Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette Metra
Wilmette MetraWilmette is the name of a commuter railroad station in Wilmette, Illinois that is served by Metra's Union Pacific North Line. Trains go south to Ogilvie Transportation Center and as far north as Kenosha, Wisconsin. Travel time to Ogilvie is 31 minutes on local trains, and as little as 27 minutes on morning inbound trains and 22 minutes on one afternoon inbound train. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Wilmette is in zone 2. As of 2018, Wilmette was the 18th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 1,653 weekday boardings. The station is located at Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue in Wilmette's central business district. It is also in close proximity to the Wilmette Village Hall. Northbound trains stop on the west platform and southbound trains stop on the east platform. The closest CTA Purple Line station is Linden, about a mile away. As of February 16, 2024, Wilmette is served by all 70 trains (35 in each direction) on weekdays, by 24 trains (12 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.
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Wilmette has 3 transit type(s), including: bus, train or Chicago 'L', operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

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