What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette is to line 147 bus and line 201 bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between The Loop (CTA) and Wilmette?

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Washington & Jefferson and arriving at Central Street & Lawndale via Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and Wilmette?

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.

How far is it from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Wilmette is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

How do I travel from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette without a car?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

The train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette bus from?

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Washington & Wabash station.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette train from?

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette is to train which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 201 bus, which costs $3 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette bus arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette train arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Wilmette station.

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette.

Where can I stay near Wilmette?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Wilmette.

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 147 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wilmettetrain Up-N
40 min
$4–5
Line 147 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Central Street & Lawndalebus 201
2h 2m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmettetaxi 15.5 mi
23 min
$45–60
Drive 15.5 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Wilmettecar 15.5 mi
23 min
$3–5

The Loop (CTA) to Wilmette by foot and train

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), 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 The Loop (CTA) to Central Street & Lawndale via Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Wabash, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 2m.

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