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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Winnetka by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train Up-N
    38 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
    1h 49m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Winnetkataxi taxi 18.1 mi
    30 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 18.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Winnetkacar car 18.1 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  5. Subway, line 213 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Ave & Main St to Green Bay Rd & Pine Stbus bus 213
    1h 26m
    $4–8

Illinois to Winnetka by train

Calendar212Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.8 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 bus from State & Van Buren to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Rogers & Paulina and Howard CTA Station in around 1h 49m.

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