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

From Addison to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Addison to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train 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 45 min. The ride fare is $12.50. The bus and train schedule from Addison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

165min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Addison to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus and train schedule from Addison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

177min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Addison to Evanston

The distance between Addison, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 43.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Addison to Evanston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Addison to Evanston

To check the bus and train schedule from Addison to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Addison) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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

To get from Addison to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus and train schedule from Addison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

177min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 715, Train line UP-W, Train line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 715, Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from Addison Wal-Mart station near Addison to Brookhaven Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Brookhaven Plaza station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Addison and Evanston in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the Addison Wal-Mart stop near Addison in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brookhaven Plaza station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Addison to Evanston?

    The ride from Addison to Evanston costs $12.50.

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