The average bus between Lombard and Wilmette takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lombard 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Lombard and Wilmette. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lombard is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Wilmette at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at 5th/Lake and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lombard 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Lombard station and arriving at Wilmette station via Lake St & 5th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Lombard to Wilmette bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Westmore-Meyers/Washington station.
Lombard to Wilmette bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Central Street & Lawndale station.
The distance between Lombard and Wilmette is 31.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Central Street & Lawndale via 5th/Lake, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 3h 26m.