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

From Crystal Lake to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 93 bus from Dodge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Crystal Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

105min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14374
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Evanston by bus and train via UP-NW and 208

To get from Crystal Lake to Evanston in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Crystal Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

131min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Evanston

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 36.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake to Evanston

To check the bus and train schedule from Crystal Lake to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Crystal Lake) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Evanston by bus and train via UP-NW and 208

To get from Crystal Lake to Evanston in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Crystal Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

131min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Evanston in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #640| Chicago Otc station near Crystal Lake to Des Plaines station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Des Plaines station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Evanston in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #640| Chicago Otc station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Crystal Lake to Evanston?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Evanston costs $5.75.

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