There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
54 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 51m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Winnetka to Downtown Chicagotaxi 17.8 mi
29 min$50–65Drive 17.8 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Downtown Chicagocar 17.8 mi
29 min$4–5
Winnetka to Downtown Chicago by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Harrison & Jefferson via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
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 Downtown Chicago is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Winnetka to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Green Bay Rd & Pine St station.
Winnetka to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago is to train which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 51m.
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.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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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Booking & Getting There
Winnetka to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Winnetka to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Downtown Chicago is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Winnetka to Downtown Chicago.
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