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

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #337| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Evanston

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 61.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Evanston 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, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge Ave & Emerson St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Evanston in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro Center station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Evanston in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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