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

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 93 bus from Davis & Maple (West) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

202min$16.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Maple (West)
    ID 12686
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Dodge & Emerson (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W, UP-N and 208

To get from Carol Stream to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

209min$16.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    4 min
  • 12
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Evanston

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 45.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W, UP-N and 208

To get from Carol Stream to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

209min$16.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    4 min
  • 12
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Evanston in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till South station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Evanston in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the South stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Carol Stream to Evanston costs $16.50.

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