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

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Maple (West)
    ID 12686
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 9
    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 ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, UP-N and 208

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    50 yd • 1 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 65.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston 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

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 & Church (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Noyes
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Church (South)
  • Church & Dodge
  • Church St & Dodge Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, UP-N and 208

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Evanston to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

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

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

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

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Evanston to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dodge & Emerson (South) station near Evanston in Chicago

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

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

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Dodge & Emerson (South) stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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