Students with learning differences enter school

Transportation

Our students hail from dozens of Chicago-land zip codes. Some of our students are close enough to walk, skateboard, or bike to school, while others drive or meet their friends on Metra trains, where they are picked up by the Wolcott shuttle. Nearby CTA trains and buses connect students to all city neighborhoods. Wolcott shuttles service is included in tuition. 

Wolcott contracts with a private bus company to provide a daily morning and afternoon bus service. The bus stops at four Metra stations to pick up students in the morning. In the afternoon, the bus returns to each station at dismissal and again after Academic Coaching.

The scheduled stops are:

  • Van Buren Station
  • Ogilvie Station
  • Union Station
  • LaSalle Station

Intra-Campus Shuttle Bus

During the school day, a private shuttle transports students to and from scheduled classes. Security personnel greets students at the entrances of campus buildings.

CTA Bus

Wolcott is also accessible via CTA bus. The bus stops in the closest proximity to Wolcott are:

#50 Damen bus route stopping at Damen and Grand
#65 Grand bus route stopping at Grand and Wolcott
#66 Chicago bus route stopping at Chicago and Wolcott

All Wolcott students receive a Ventra card which entitles them to discounted fares on the CTA.

Carpool

Many families have formed carpools. To locate families who live near you, please consult the Wolcott directory or reach out to Rachel Spiro at rspiro@wolcottschool.org.

Bicycle

A number of students travel to school by bike. Bikes can be safely locked directly outside of school during the school day.

2026–2027 Metra Shuttle Schedule

School Start: 8:40 am School End: 3:40 pm

Morning Bus

Monday–Friday
Bus #1
StationLocationDeparts
Van Buren Station Van Buren & Michigan (on Van Buren, before the alley) 8:00 am
Union Station Adams / Canal St. 8:15 am
Wolcott College Prep 524 N. Wolcott Ave. 8:35 am (arrives at Wolcott)
Bus #2
StationLocationDeparts
Ogilvie Station On Madison (near the middle of the block) 8:15 am
Wolcott College Prep 524 N. Wolcott Ave. 8:35 am (arrives at Wolcott)

Afternoon Bus

Monday–Friday
Bus #1
StationLocationDrop-off
Wolcott College Prep 524 N. Wolcott Ave. 3:46 pm (departs 524/AAC)
Union Station Jackson / Canal St. 3:59 pm
Van Buren Station Van Buren & Michigan (on Van Buren, before the alley) 4:25 pm
Bus #2
StationLocationDrop-off
Ogilvie Station On Madison (near the middle of the block) 4:09 pm

Late Bus

Monday–Thursday only · one bus
StationLocationDrop-off
Wolcott College Prep 524 N. Wolcott Ave. (ACC – 1950 N. Hubbard) 5:05 pm (departs 524/AAC)
Ogilvie Station On Madison (near the middle of the block) 5:20 pm
Union Station Jackson / Canal St. 5:25 pm
Van Buren Station Van Buren & Michigan (on Van Buren, before the alley) 5:35 pm

Late Late Bus

As scheduled by the Athletic Directors
RouteDetailsDeparts
From Wolcott College Prep One bus, dropping off at Union, Ogilvie and/or Van Buren stations as requested by student riders 6:00 pm (departs 524/AAC)

Afternoon and late bus drop-off times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Transport map to Wolcott College Prep, high school for students with ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning challenges, and learning differences