There are 3 ways to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 3m$27–53Drive 87 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnetka to New Buffalocar 87 mi
1h 43m$16–23Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, 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
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus
3h 55m$29–41
Winnetka to New Buffalo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to New Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to New Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Winnetka and New Buffalo is 79 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo, including transfers.
Winnetka to New Buffalo bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Green Bay Rd & Pine St station.
Winnetka to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to New Buffalo is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and New Buffalo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Winnetka to New Buffalo Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to New Buffalo Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to New Buffalo bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
New Buffalo is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 12:38 PM in Winnetka and 1:38 PM in New Buffalo.
Winnetka to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to New Buffalo is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Winnetka to New Buffalo.
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