How to get from Evanston to Carol Stream by bus and train?

Evanston to Carol Stream map

From Evanston to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

169min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Evanston to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

207min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Carol Stream

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 45.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Carol Stream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Public transit stations close to Carol Stream, Chicago

Carol Stream is located at Carol Stream, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is West Chicago.

Train stations close to Carol Stream:

  • West Chicago

Related Routes

Evanston to Carol Stream map

From Evanston to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

207min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Carol Stream?

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct train between Evanston and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Evanston to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    The UP-N train line goes from Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston to #322| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #322| Chicago Otc station near Carol Stream in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Carol Stream in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Evanston to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Evanston and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #322| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Evanston to Carol Stream?

    The ride from Evanston to Carol Stream costs $14.25.

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