There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wilmettetrain Up-N
37 min$4–5Line 147 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Central Street & Lawndalebus 201
1h 59m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Wilmettetaxi 15.6 mi
24 min$45–60Drive 15.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Wilmettecar 15.6 mi
24 min$3–5
Chicago Union Station to Wilmette by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette is to line 147 bus and line 201 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from State & Van Buren and arriving at Central Street & Lawndale via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Wilmette. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Wilmette is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago Union Station to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Chicago Union Station to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette is to train which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 201 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Central Street & Lawndale via State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Central Street & Lawndale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Chicago Union Station to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Wilmette station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Wilmette is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Wilmette.
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