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The average bus between Northbrook and Chicago takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h. 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.

2h 38m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 422 bus, bus, line 147 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
  2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macys to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Jacksonbus bus 147
2h 25m
$4–6

Northbrook to Chicago bus times

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 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Orchard Mall - Macys and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2h • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northbrook to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northbrook to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Michigan & Jackson via Old Orchard Mall - Macys and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 25m.

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