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How to get from Crystal Lake to Evanston by bus and train?
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 46 min. The ride fare is $5.75.
106min$5.75
UP-NW
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
93
Leaves from Crystal Lake
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationCrystal Lake110 yd • 2 min
- 2UP-NWWait for trainUP-NW#640| Chicago Otc
- 3
Ride to train stationDes Plaines46 min - 4Walk to bus stationDes Plaines Metra StationID 2139470 yd • 1 min
- 5PULSE DEMPSTER LINEWait for busPULSE DEMPSTER LINEDavis Cta Station
- 6Ride to bus stationDempster St. & Evanston PlazaID 2148932 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDodge & Dempster (North)ID 14374160 yd • 2 min
- 893Wait for bus93Davis Purple Line Station (South)
- 9Ride to bus stationDodge & Emerson (North)ID 126974 min
- 10Walk toEvanston30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route 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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.
135min$5.75
UP-NW 208
Leaves from Crystal Lake
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationCrystal Lake110 yd • 2 min
- 2UP-NWWait for trainUP-NW#640| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationCumberland42 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)ID 2039210 yd • 1 min
- 5208Wait for bus208Davis Cta Station
- 6Ride to bus stationDodge Ave & Emerson St.ID 3733165 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Evanston
The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 36.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 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.
Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Crystal Lake Metra Station.
Train stations close to Crystal Lake:
- Pingree Road
- Crystal Lake
Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:
- Crystal Lake Metra Station
- Grant/Rail Road
- Woodstock/Grant
Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago
Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Church St & Dodge Ave.
Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:
- Davis
- Noyes
- Foster
Train stations close to Evanston:
- Evanston (Davis St.)
- Central St.
Bus stations close to Evanston:
- Church St & Dodge Ave
- Church & Dodge
- Dodge & Church (South)
Related Routes
- Bourbonnais to Evanston
- Cortland to Evanston
- Addison to Evanston
- Arlington Heights to Evanston
- Aurora to Evanston
- Carol Stream to Evanston
- Carpentersville to Evanston
- Country Club Hills to Evanston
- Darien to Evanston
- Elmhurst to Evanston
- Glendale Heights to Evanston
- Harvard to Evanston
- Homer Glen to Evanston
- Lake Forest to Evanston
- Lake In The Hills to Evanston
- Lombard to Evanston
- Matteson to Evanston
- Northbrook to Evanston
- Oak Forest to Evanston
- Oak Park to Evanston
Alternative route 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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.
135min$5.75
UP-NW 208
Leaves from Crystal Lake
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationCrystal Lake110 yd • 2 min
- 2UP-NWWait for trainUP-NW#640| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationCumberland42 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)ID 2039210 yd • 1 min
- 5208Wait for bus208Davis Cta Station
- 6Ride to bus stationDodge Ave & Emerson St.ID 3733165 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Evanston?
The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus 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 135 minutes, using Bus 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 46 min.
Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Evanston in Chicago?
The UP-NW train line goes from Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #640| Chicago Otc 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 46 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 Crystal Lake 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 #640| Chicago Otc 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.
