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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Winnetkaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Winnetka 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 & Pine Stbus bus 213
    2h 3m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Winnetkataxi taxi 17.8 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Winnetkacar car 17.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

Chicago Union Station to Winnetka 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 Winnetka, 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 & Pine St via State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 3m.

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