How to get from Lake In The Hills to Evanston by bus and train?

Lake In The Hills to Evanston - Bus Schedule

The 550 bus from Lake In The Hills to Evanston runs from 6:09 AM to 7:53 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lake In The Hills to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Lake In The Hills to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally 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 $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Lake In The Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

148min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #642| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake In The Hills to Evanston by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Lake In The Hills to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dodge Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Lake In The Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

122min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #642| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.75 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake In The Hills to Evanston

The distance between Lake In The Hills, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 44.01 mi, which can typically be traveled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake In The Hills to Evanston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lake In The Hills to Evanston

To check the bus and train schedule from Lake In The Hills to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake In The Hills) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake In The Hills to Evanston by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Lake In The Hills to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dodge Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Lake In The Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

122min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #642| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Lake In The Hills to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 550, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake In The Hills to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 550, Train line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake In The Hills and Evanston in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake In The Hills to Evanston in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station near Lake In The Hills to Crystal Lake Metra Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake In The Hills to Evanston in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake In The Hills and Evanston in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake In The Hills to get to Evanston in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr stop near Lake In The Hills in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Lake In The Hills and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lake In The Hills to Evanston?

    The ride from Lake In The Hills to Evanston costs $6.55.

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