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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Stationby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train Up-N
    43 min
    $4–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    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 & Elm Stbus bus 213
    2h 2m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Stationtaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    28 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 17.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Stationcar car 17.5 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

Chicago Union Station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station by foot and train

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Elm / Winnetka Metra Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Green Bay Rd & Elm St via State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 2m.

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