There are 5 ways to get from Wilmette to Libertyville by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyvilletrain Md-N
2h 33m$9–12Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmette to Libertyvillecar 21.8 mi
28 min$4–6Line 423 bus, train
- Take the bus from Linden CTA to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Stationbus 423
- Take the train from Glenview to Libertyvilletrain Md-N
2h 43m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wilmette to Libertyvilletaxi 21.8 mi
28 min$65–80Line 208 bus, line 272 bus
- Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Golf Mill Stationbus 208
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus 272
3h 25m$6–8
Wilmette to Libertyville by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Libertyville is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Libertyville is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Central Street & Prospect and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave via Old Orchard Mall - Macy's, Golf Mill Station and Hawthorn Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Wilmette and arriving at Libertyville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Wilmette and Libertyville is 51 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Libertyville without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Wilmette to Libertyville, including transfers.
Wilmette to Libertyville bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station.
Wilmette to Libertyville train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wilmette station.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Libertyville is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 208 bus and line 272 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Libertyville, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wilmette to Libertyville via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Prospect to Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave via Old Orchard Mall - Macy's, Golf Mill Station, and Hawthorn Mall in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wilmette to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Glenview to Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Linden CTA to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wilmette to Libertyville bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Wilmette to Libertyville train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Libertyville is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Wilmette to Libertyville.
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