There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to Chicago Loop by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
42 min$4–5Line 213 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
1h 33m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Winnetka to Chicago Looptaxi 17.3 mi
28 min$50–65Drive 17.3 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Chicago Loopcar 17.3 mi
28 min$4–5
Winnetka to Chicago Loop by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Chicago Loop is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Michigan & Washington via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winnetka and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Winnetka and Chicago Loop is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Winnetka to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Green Bay Rd & Pine St station.
Winnetka to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Michigan & Washington via Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Winnetka to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Chicago Loop is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Winnetka to Chicago Loop.
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