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 bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle/Van Buren station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

198min$11.25
Bus - 501
501
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 501, LINCOLN SERVICE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Bus - 501
501
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    47 min
  • 10
    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 61.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 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 & Church St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Church St
  • Church St & Dodge Ave
  • Church & Dodge

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 501, LINCOLN SERVICE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Evanston to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Bus - 501
501
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    47 min
  • 10
    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 198 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Pace Transit Center Bay D station near Evanston to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. From there you’ll have to take one train 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, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Evanston in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Pace Transit Center Bay D 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 station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Evanston costs $11.25.

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