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How to get fromWilmette Metra to Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette Metra to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    36 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 15.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmette Metra to Chicagocar car 15.4 mi
    25 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Washington Ave to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    1h 29m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmette Metra to Chicagotaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    25 min
    $45–60

Wilmette Metra to Chicago by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Wilmette Metra, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Wilmette to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Washington Ave to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 29m.

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