Public Transportation

Posted On November 25, 2013
In Low Impact Living | Transportation

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

PACE SUBURBAN BUS SERVICE

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.

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.

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?

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