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

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Church St & Ashland Ave station to Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 422 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

80min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 422
422
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Church St & Ashland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St & Ashland Ave
    ID 176
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Northbrook Court
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shermer Walters
    ID 272
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northbrook
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station Deerfield
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, 423 and MD-N

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Church St & Ashland Ave station to Golf Rd & Harlem Ave (At Washington St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 423 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Glenview station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

80min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 423
423
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Church St & Ashland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St & Ashland Ave
    ID 176
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Harlem Ave (At Washington St)
    ID 21747
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem / Golf
    ID 824
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
    ID 24436
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenview
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Deerfield
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Deerfield

The distance between Evanston, Deerfield and Deerfield, Deerfield is approximately 16.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Deerfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Deerfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Ashland Avenue, Deerfield 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 Deerfield, Deerfield

Deerfield is located at Deerfield, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace.

Train stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield
  • Lake-Cook
  • Northbrook

Bus stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace
  • Deerfield Rd & Kipling Pl / Kenton Rd
  • Deerfield Rd & Waukegan Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, 423 and MD-N

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Church St & Ashland Ave station to Golf Rd & Harlem Ave (At Washington St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 423 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Glenview station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

80min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 423
423
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Church St & Ashland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St & Ashland Ave
    ID 176
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Harlem Ave (At Washington St)
    ID 21747
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem / Golf
    ID 824
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
    ID 24436
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenview
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Deerfield
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 422, Bus line MD-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 423, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Deerfield?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Deerfield?

    The 208 bus line goes from Church St & Ashland Ave station near Evanston in Evanston to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Deerfield in Deerfield.

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

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Deerfield in Deerfield by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Church St & Ashland Ave stop near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center station, which is closest to Deerfield in Deerfield.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Deerfield costs $6.05.

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