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

From Evanston to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 250 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Dempster St & Ridge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

98min$11.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #305| Winnetka
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Evanston by bus and train via UP-W, UP-N and 201

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Davis & Benson station to Ridge & Dempster (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

104min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #305| Winnetka
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Benson
    ID 14405
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18709
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Evanston

The distance between Evanston, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 28.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Evanston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Ridge & Dempster (South)

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Ridge & Greenwood (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Main
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Ridge & Greenwood (South)
  • Ridge & Greenwood
  • Dempster & Asbury

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Evanston by bus and train via UP-W, UP-N and 201

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Davis & Benson station to Ridge & Dempster (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

104min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #305| Winnetka
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Benson
    ID 14405
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18709
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Evanston and Evanston in Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Evanston to Evanston in Evanston?

    The UP-W train line goes from Elmhurst station near Evanston to #10| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Evanston

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Evanston in Evanston by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Evanston to get to Evanston in Evanston?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Elmhurst station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Evanston and Evanston in Evanston?

    Get off the train at the Evanston stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $11.25.

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