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Trip Overview

The average bus between Winnetka and Downtown Chicago takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly bus service from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
  2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
1h 51m
$5–6

Winnetka to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run hourly between Winnetka and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winnetka is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 49m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago? 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 Winnetka to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 51m.

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