How to get from Harvard to Evanston by bus and train?

From Harvard to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Harvard to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Harvard station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 93 bus from Dodge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

123min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza
    ID 21489
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14374
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harvard to Evanston by bus and train via UP-NW and 208

To get from Harvard to Evanston in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Harvard station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

148min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Evanston

The distance between Harvard, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 56.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ayer/Park.

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Ayer/Park
  • Ayer/Washington
  • Harvard Metra Station

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:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Lyons St
  • Dodge & Lyons (South)
  • Dodge Ave & Emerson St.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard to Evanston by bus and train via UP-NW and 208

To get from Harvard to Evanston in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Harvard station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

148min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from #644| Chicago Otc station near Harvard to Des Plaines station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Des Plaines station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Harvard and Evanston in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #644| Chicago Otc station near Harvard in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harvard and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Des Plaines stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Harvard to Evanston?

    The ride from Harvard to Evanston costs $5.75.