Rome2Rio

Elgin to Wilmette buses

Find Transport to Wilmette

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Wilmette takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Elgin to Wilmette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 554 bus, line 208 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
  2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 208
3h 5m
$6–8

Elgin to Wilmette bus times

Buses run hourly between Elgin and Wilmette. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Wilmette at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Northwest Transportation Center and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 22m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 22m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 22m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Wilmette? 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 Elgin to Wilmette.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Central Street & Cowper via Northwest Transportation Center and Old Orchard Mall - Macys in around 3h 5m.

Operators