How to get from Aurora to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Aurora to Evanston - Train Schedule

The BNSF train from Aurora to Evanston runs from 4:00 AM to 11:05 PM, with departures every 5 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Aurora to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Maple & Church (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Aurora may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

126min
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple & Church (North)
    ID 12675
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Evanston

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 51.32 mi, which can typically be traveled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Aurora to Evanston

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Aurora to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aurora) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 6 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Chicago Union Station near Aurora to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Quincy station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Evanston in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Chicago Union Station near Aurora in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Aurora and Evanston in Chicago?

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

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