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How to get fromWilmette to Chicago Riverwalkby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmette to Chicago Riverwalk 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
    1h 1m
    $4–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Hubbardbus bus 147
    1h 32m
    $2

  3. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Lake Ave to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Hubbardbus bus 147
    1h 24m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmette to Chicago Riverwalktaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    26 min
    $45–60

  5. Drive 15.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmette to Chicago Riverwalkcar car 15.8 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

Wilmette to Chicago Riverwalk by bus and foot

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Chicago Riverwalk, 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 & Lake Ave to Chicago Riverwalk via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Hubbard in around 1h 24m.

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