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

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.

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
    60 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
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route 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 Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

123min$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
    60 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
    70 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
    Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza
    ID 21489
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.81 mi • 17 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 mi, which can typically be travelled 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.
Public transit stations close to Lake In The Hills

Lake In The Hills is located at Lake In The Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr.

Train stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Pingree Road
  • Crystal Lake

Bus stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
  • Virginia Rd & Main St
  • Virginia Rd & Berkshire Dr
Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Church & Dodge.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Church (South)
  • Church St & Dodge Ave
  • Dodge Ave & Church St
Related Routes

Alternative route 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 Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

123min$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
    60 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
    70 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
    Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza
    ID 21489
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.81 mi • 17 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, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus 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 travelling 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 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station 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 travelling between Lake In The Hills and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station stop, 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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