How to get from Evanston to Evanston by bus?

By bus

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 331 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 290 bus and finally take the 93 bus from California & Touhy (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

102min$2.30
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 290
290
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy & California (East)
    ID 12042
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California & Touhy (North)
    ID 11917
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 331, 209 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 331 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 209 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

123min$2.30
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 209
209
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21490
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.75 mi • 16 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 22.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Evanston by 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 Emerson St & Hartrey Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 331, 209 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 331 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 209 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

123min$2.30
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 209
209
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21490
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.75 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line 290, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line 209, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The 331 bus line goes from Cumberland Cta Station station near Evanston to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Evanston in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 331 bus from the Cumberland Cta Station 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 bus fare from Evanston to Evanston?

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $2.30.

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