
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| Station | Location | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Station | Location | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| 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| Station | Location | Drop-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 |
| Station | Location | Drop-off |
|---|---|---|
| Ogilvie Station | On Madison (near the middle of the block) | 4:09 pm |
Late Bus
Monday–Thursday only · one bus| Station | Location | Drop-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| Route | Details | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| 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.




