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 34 bus from 130th Street & Indiana (West) station to 95th Red Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

143min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 34
34
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from 130th Street & Indiana (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    130th Street & Indiana (West)
    ID 7589
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    95th Red Line Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (North)
    ID 14011
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    30 yd • 1 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Church
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 34, RED LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 34 bus from 130th Street & Indiana (West) station to 95th Red Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

142min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 34
34
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from 130th Street & Indiana (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    130th Street & Indiana (West)
    ID 7589
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    95th Red Line Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (North)
    ID 14011
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    30 yd • 1 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
    61 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
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 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 31.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 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 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 Chicago 'L' and bus via 34, RED LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 34 bus from 130th Street & Indiana (West) station to 95th Red Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

142min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 34
34
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from 130th Street & Indiana (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    130th Street & Indiana (West)
    ID 7589
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    95th Red Line Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (North)
    ID 14011
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    30 yd • 1 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
    61 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
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • 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 23 min.

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

    The 34 bus line goes from 130th Street & Indiana (West) station near Evanston to 95th Red Line Station (North) 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 23 min.

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

    Get on the 34 bus from the 130th Street & Indiana (West) 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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