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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Chicago and Winnetka takes 1h 41m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly bus service from Downtown Chicago to Winnetka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 41m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 147 bus, line 213 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
  2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine Stbus bus 213
2h 8m
$4–6

Downtown Chicago to Winnetka bus times

Buses run hourly between Downtown Chicago and Winnetka. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Winnetka at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at State & Van Buren and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 13m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 23m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 33m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 32m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Chicago to Winnetka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Chicago to Winnetka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Chicago to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 8m.

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