Public Transportation

Posted On November 25, 2013

Wilmette has many public transportation opportunities. Learn more about your options and use public transportation regularly:

PACE SUBURBAN BUS SERVICE

Pace Suburban Bus Service of the RTA is the local public transportation agency for the Chicago area suburbs.
Bikes on buses

METRA RTA

Metra is the commuter rail division of the Regional Transportation Authority of the Chicago metropolitan area. Metra operates 241 stations on 11 different rail lines. The 495-mile Metra system serves the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane.

Bikes on trains

CTA– Chicago Transit Authority

The CTA operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.7 million rides are taken on the CTA.

Bikes on the “L” trains

USE AMTRAK

Chicago is a hub for our nation’s passenger rail system. Taking the train helps the planet and is a great way to travel. Why not make your next trip an Amtrak train adventure?

Create costumes and decorations from items you already have at home.
Skip the fake webbing on bushes as it can trap and kill insects and birds.
As alternatives to giving out candy in all those wrappers, consider pencils, erasers or other eco-friendly treats.
If you are hosting a gathering, use your own dishes, silverware and glasses instead of plastic ware that gets thrown out.
Compost your pumpkins in your backyard or bring them to the Village Hall or Centennial parking lots on Nov. 6 from 9 am until 3 pm. Not from Wilmette? Click here for “pumpkins smashes” near you – and great reasons why those pumpkins should not end up in a landfill.

Click here for 29 more fun green tips! Happy Halloween!