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

From Evanston to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Evanston to 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 15 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

75min$6.55
Bus - 206
206
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
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 & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Chicago 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 6 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

66min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
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 & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Chicago

The distance between Evanston and Chicago is approximately 17.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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.

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Alternative route from Evanston to Chicago 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 6 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

66min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
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 & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 206, Train line UP-N, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Train 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 15 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.

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 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.

  • When is the first train from Evanston to Chicago?

    The first train from Evanston in Evanston to Chicago in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 6:20 PM.

  • 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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