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

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There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    54 min
    $4–5

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 51m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Winnetka to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    29 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Downtown Chicagocar car 17.8 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

Winnetka to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, 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 Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 51m.

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