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 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 30 bus from Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (North) station to 69th Red Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Dodge Ave & Lyons St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

146min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (North)
    ID 14026
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Oak St & Green Bay Rd/Linden St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Lyons St
    ID 37370
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    200 yd • 3 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 train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hegewisch station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Davis Purple Line Station (South) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

128min$8.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Hegewisch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hegewisch
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    40 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
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Evanston

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 35.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 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 & Church (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hegewisch station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Davis Purple Line Station (South) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

128min$8.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Hegewisch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hegewisch
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    40 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The 30 bus line goes from Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (North) station near Evanston to 69th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line 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 26 min.

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

    Get on the 30 bus from the Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (North) 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 stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Evanston to Evanston?

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $2.25.

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