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Easy Public Transportation to and from Chicago
Exploring Chicago's North Shore is a breeze!
 Chicago's North Shore is only 30 minutes from O'Hare International Airport and easily accessible from downtown Chicago, Midway Airport, Palwaukee Airport as well as by Amtrak, and the many rail and bus service providers in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Maps on this page allow you to view estimated travel times in the region, an overview of area with major highway routes and maps of the individual communities on the North Shore.
Once here, there are numerous ways to explore the North Shore's magnificent surroundings. If you enjoy driving on your own, several local car rental companies service the North Shore as well as a fleet of clean, safe taxicabs and numerous limousine companies with friendly, knowledgeable chauffeurs on staff. And, if public transportation is more your speed, you're sure to find the North Shore's affordable bus and train services easy to navigate and the finest in the country!
Whether you're coming or going, quality transportation is one of the North Shore's most valued assets.
O'Hare International Airport
773.686.2200
O'Hare International Airport handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal. O'Hare is about 30 minutes from most North Shore communities.
Midway International Airport
773.838.0600
Midway Airport is located on the south side of Chicago and is approximately one hour from most North Shore communities. The airport is divided into three terminals, A, B and C and is home to many low-cost carriers. The main lobby at the airport's center entrance is where the information booth and all vehicle pick-up services are available.
303 Taxi
847-256-0303
303 is one of the largest, privately owned ground transportation companies in Chicagoland employing an elite group of talented, experienced and professional drivers. 303 Taxi works with Fortune 500 Companies and thousands of smaller businesses.
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American Taxi Dispatch, Inc.
847-255-9614
American Taxi Dispatch, Inc. is the largest suburban taxi fleet in the U.S. with over 700 clean, safe, and affordable sedans and vans to help meet all your suburban transportation needs. Offer flat rate fares to and from O'Hare and Midway Airports as well as the Chicago Loop. All major credit cards are accepted.
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Airport Express
773-247-1200
Airport Express is the premier ground transportation provider which offers door-to-door share ride van service to and from O'Hare and Midway and most city and suburban neighborhoods. Ticked Agent counters inside each airport terminal, inner lane loading areas and professional staff are on hand to ensure enjoyable, affordable, timely and hassle-free experiences for travelers.
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O'Hare-Midway Limousine Service
847-948-8768
O'Hare Midway has a proud tradition of excellence in business and leisure ground transportation throughout Chicagoland. The 80 late-model limousines and sedans are safe, luxurious, and fully equipped for corporate travel and special events. Courteous, professional reservation and dispatch personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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I-GO Car Sharing
773-278-4446
Chicagoland's local, non-profit car sharing company. Reserve eco-friendly cars by the hour. Low, hourly rate includes gas, insurance, and reserved parking space. Locations in 30 Chicago neighborhoods and many suburbs. Go to and join for only $25 with the following promotion code:CNSCVB25.
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Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette and Northbrook are all accessible from the Edens Expressway (I-94). Evanston and Wilmette may also be reached from downtown Chicago via Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan Road. Ample parking is available in all cities. Most parking is free except for downtown areas that have parking meters. Evanston has parking garages in the downtown area with variable fees. For more information, please refer to maps in this section.
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago rapid transit "L" and bus service
312.836.7000
Chicago's North Shore is served by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rapid transit "L" and by Pace suburban buses.
CTA "L" trains reach Evanston, Skokie and Wilmette directly.
Pace Suburban Bus Service
847.364.7223
Chicago's North Shore is served by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rapid transit "L" and by Pace suburban buses.
Evanston & Wilmette
The Purple Line has direct access to downtown Chicago in a little over a half hour via the express rush hour trains (5:30-9:30 am & 2:45-6:30 pm) weekdays. All other times during the day and on weekends and holidays, the Purple Line runs to Howard Street where it meets the Red Line
with continuing service to Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park, downtown Chicago, Chinatown and U.S. Cellular Field. During non-rush hour times the ride is approximately 40 minutes.
Skokie
The Yellow Line services Skokie and operates weekdays 5 am-10 pm. The Yellow Line can be accessed from downtown Chicago by taking the Red Line until its end at Howard Street and transferring to the Yellow Line. The ride on the Yellow Line is only 8 minutes in length. Downtown Chicago is accessible in a little over 40 minutes. Pace buses are available at the Howard (where Purple, Red and Yellow lines meet) and Skokie stations to hundreds of specific destinations on the North Shore.
Metra
Suburban Commuter Rail Service
312.836.7000
Metra is the premier commuter rail system serving northeast Illinois. With 228 stations in the six-county area of northeast Illinois, Metra makes traveling to and from downtown Chicago and its surrounding areas easy and convenient. The following North Shore communities are serviced by Metra:
Evanston & Wilmette
Evanston and Wilmette are serviced by Metra's Union Pacific North Line which leaves/arrives at downtown Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center (Madison and Canal Streets. in the Loop) and leaves/arrives in the heart of both downtown Evanston and Wilmette. Trains run daily and the ride is a half hour. During the week, service runs at least every half hour; more frequent during rush hours. During the weekend, service is available at least hourly.
Northbrook
Northbrook is serviced by the Milwaukee District North Line which leaves/arrives at downtown Chicago's Union Station (Canal St. between Adams and Jackson Blvd in the Loop). Trains run daily with service every half hour weekday during rush hours, hourly during non-rush hours weekdays and service every two hours during the weekend. The ride is 45 minutes.
For more information about all area public transit including CTA, Pace, and Metra, click here or contact 847.836.7000
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