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

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette to Downtown 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
    48 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 & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 50m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmette to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    24 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 15.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmette to Downtown Chicagocar car 15.7 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

Wilmette to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Downtown 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 Central Street & Lawndale to Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 50m.

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