There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to Willis Tower by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
37 min$3–5Bus, line 147 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 97
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
1h 35m$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Skokie to Willis Towertaxi 13.5 mi
20 min$40–55Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Skokie to Willis Towercar 13.5 mi
20 min$3–4Subway
- Take the subway from Howard to Quincysubway Purple Line
1h 3m$2–5Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 97
- Take the subway from Howard to Quincysubway Purple Line
1h 14m$4–8
Skokie to Willis Tower by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skokie to Willis Tower is to bus and line 147 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Skokie to Willis Tower is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to Willis Tower. However, there are services departing from Oakton & Crawford and arriving at Michigan & Washington via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Main St. and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Skokie and Willis Tower is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skokie to Willis Tower without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Main St. to Chicago OTC takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Skokie to Willis Tower bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Oakton & Crawford station.
Skokie to Willis Tower train services, operated by Metra, depart from Main St. station.
The best way to get from Skokie to Willis Tower is to train which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus and line 147 bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and Willis Tower, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Main St. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakton & Crawford to Willis Tower via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Main St. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Howard to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Subway from Howard to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Skokie to Willis Tower bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Skokie to Willis Tower train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to Willis Tower is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Skokie to Willis Tower.
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