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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the M bus from Manteno Metro Centre station to Midway Regional Buses station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

167min$4.50
Bus - MM
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Manteno Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Midway Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    25 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the M bus from Manteno Metro Centre station to Midway Regional Buses station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 32 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

152min$8.25
Bus - MM
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Manteno Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Midway Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Evanston

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 68.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Lyons (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the M bus from Manteno Metro Centre station to Midway Regional Buses station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 32 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

152min$8.25
Bus - MM
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Manteno Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Midway Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line M, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line M, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

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

    The M bus line goes from Midway Airport station near Evanston to Midway Regional Buses station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Evanston station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Evanston in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the M bus from the Midway Airport stop near Evanston in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $4.50.

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