The average bus between Chicago and Wilmette takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Wilmette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chicago and Wilmette. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Wilmette at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Wilmette station via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Chicago to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Chicago to Wilmette bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Central Street & Lawndale station.
The distance between Chicago and Wilmette is 23.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Central Street & Lawndale via Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 44m.
