How to get from Evanston to Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from Lake & Ashland station to Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

73min$6.55
Bus - 206
206
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Lake & Ashland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
    Ashland Avenue
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Central Street & Crawford (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West)
    ID 12641
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N and 20

To get from Evanston to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

65min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Chicago

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 17.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Chicago 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 Ashland Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake & Wesley.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Dempster
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Lake & Wesley
  • Lake & Florence
  • Lake & Dewey

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Washington (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Western & Washington (North)
  • Western & Adams (South)
  • Western & Warren (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N and 20

To get from Evanston to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

65min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Chicago?

    The 206 bus line goes from Central Street & Crawford (West) station near Evanston in Evanston to Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) station near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Central Street & Crawford (West) stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Chicago costs $6.55.

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