How to get from Glendale Heights to Evanston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

149min$12.50
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

174min$9.55
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 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
    45 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 Glendale Heights to Evanston

The distance between Glendale Heights, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 39.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale Heights to Evanston by 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 Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Army Trail.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Army Trail
  • Army Trail/Glen Ellyn
  • Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge Ave & Emerson St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

174min$9.55
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 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
    45 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 Glendale Heights to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from Brookhaven Plaza station near Glendale Heights to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station near Evanston in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Glendale Heights to Evanston in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glendale Heights and Evanston in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the Brookhaven Plaza stop near Glendale Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glendale Heights and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Glendale Heights to Evanston?

    The ride from Glendale Heights to Evanston costs $12.50.

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