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

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 RI train from Joliet station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

159min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    120 yd • 2 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
    46 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, PURPLE LINE and 93

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 RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street 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 48 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

168min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 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
    46 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 55.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Evanston by Chicago 'L', 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 Ave & Lyons St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Lyons St
  • Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
  • Dodge Ave & Church St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, PURPLE LINE and 93

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 RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street 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 48 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

168min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 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
    46 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 159 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

    The RI train line goes from Joliet station near Evanston to #400| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Evanston in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Joliet 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 Evanston stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $6.55.

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