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

From Evanston to Chicago Union Station by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) station. Next, take the UP-N train from Central St. station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

58min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 206
206
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    7 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 Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Chicago Union Station by bus and train via 208 and UP-N

To get from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

50min$5.75
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Chicago Union Station

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Chicago Union Station, Chicago is approximately 14.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Chicago Union Station 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:

  • Davis
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station, Chicago

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Chicago River (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Chicago Otc

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Jackson & Chicago River (East)
  • Monroe & Clinton (East)
  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Chicago Union Station by bus and train via 208 and UP-N

To get from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

50min$5.75
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Chicago Union Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago?

    The 206 bus line goes from Dodge & Emerson (North) station near Evanston to Central Street & Crawford (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Central Street & Crawford (West) station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Chicago Union Station in Chicago by bus and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 206 bus from the Dodge & Emerson (North) stop near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Street & Crawford (West) station, which is closest to Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago?

    The first train from Evanston to Chicago Union Station in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 11:55 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Chicago Union Station?

    The ride from Evanston to Chicago Union Station costs $6.00.