The average bus between Northbrook and Chicago takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northbrook to Chicago. 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 2 hours between Northbrook and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Orchard Mall - Macys and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Northbrook to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Chicago station via Old Orchard Mall - Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Northbrook to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Shermer Walters station.
Northbrook to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells station.
The distance between Northbrook and Chicago is 32.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Old Orchard Mall - Macys and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 25m.