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How to get fromWilmette to Chicago Theaterby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmette to Chicago Theater by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    53 min
    $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 & Lake/Randolphbus bus 147
    1h 35m
    $2

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Drive  15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmette to Chicago Theatercar car 15.4 mi
    25 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 201 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Central Street & Cowper to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the subway from Howard to Lakesubway subway Red Line
    1h 13m
    $4–8

Wilmette to Chicago Theater by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.3 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Chicago Theater, 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 Central Street & Lawndale to Chicago Theater via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Lake/Randolph in around 1h 35m.

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