How to get from Evanston to Crestwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Evanston to Crestwood by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Evanston to Crestwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 383 bus from Midway Cta Station station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

156min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    Clark/Lake
    42 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    15840 S Cicero Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37535
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Evanston to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Crestwood 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 Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

148min$8.30
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37531
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Crestwood
The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Crestwood, Chicago is approximately 36.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Crestwood by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

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 Crestwood, Chicago

Crestwood is located at Crestwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & Rivercrest Dr.

Train stations close to Crestwood:

  • Robbins
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Crestwood:

  • Cicero Ave & Rivercrest Dr
  • Rivercrest Dr & Cicero Ave
  • Rivercrest Center (4841 W Cal Sag Rd)
Related Routes

From Evanston to Crestwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Crestwood 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 Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Rivercrest Dr & Party City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

148min$8.30
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Crestwood
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
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rivercrest Dr & Party City
    ID 37531
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crestwood
    Walk to
    Crestwood
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 383.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 383.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Evanston and Crestwood in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Evanston to Crestwood in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Evanston to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Linden station near Crestwood in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Crestwood in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Crestwood in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Evanston to get to Crestwood in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Foster station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Evanston and Crestwood in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to Crestwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Evanston to Crestwood?

    The ride from Evanston to Crestwood costs $2.80.

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